Which statement best describes minority risk of child physical abuse?
a. Minorities are less at risk than Caucasian children.
b. Minorities have been shown to be more at risk, but numerous other variables may be associated with minority status, thus this should be interpreted with caution.
c. Minorities are more at risk but studies have not necessarily been reliable, and thus this should be interpreted with caution.
d. Minorities are at about the same risk as their nonminority counterparts for physical child abuse.
b. Minorities have been shown to be more at risk, but numerous other variables may be associated with minority status, thus this should be interpreted with caution.
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