Studies have shown that home visitation with mothers who are at high risk for child maltreatment results in __________.
A. a reduction in official cases of child maltreatment compared with a control group
B. higher income levels due to mothers being more likely to get jobs
C. healthier pregnancies
D. improvements in the rate of secure attachment relative to a control group
Answer: A
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