According to Beck's studies, which of the following risk factors for postpartum depression is likely to have the greatest effect on the woman's condition?
1. Prenatal depression
2. Single-mother status
3. Low socioeconomic status
4. Unplanned or unwanted pregnancy
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1. Correct. Prenatal depression has been found by Beck to have the greatest likely effect. Sin-gle-mother and low socioeconomic status are small-relation predictors, as is an unwanted preg-nancy.
2, 3, 4. Incorrect. Prenatal depression has been found by Beck to have the greatest likely effect. Single-mother and low socioeconomic status are small-relation predictors, as is an unwanted pregnancy.
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