Which Societal Factors Have a Strong Influence on Parental Response

Multiple Choice

Which societal factors have a strong influence on parental response to their infant?
(Select all that apply) .

A) An adolescent mother's egocentricity and unmet developmental needs interfere with her ability to parent effectively.
B) An adolescent mother is likely to use less verbal instruction, be less responsive, and interact less positively than other mothers.
C) Adolescent mothers have a higher documented incidence of child abuse.
D) Mothers older than 35 years of age often deal with more stress related to work and career issues, as well as decreasing libido.
E) Relationships between adolescent mothers and fathers are more stable than older adults.