All of the Following Statements About Maternal Depression Are Accurate

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about maternal depression are accurate except

A) the effects of maternal depression on infants and their development are positive if the depression lasts less than 9 months
B) infants who experience maternal depression show negative, "depressed" behavior themselves, even when interacting with nondepressed adults
C) without intervention and treatment, depression-related disturbances in early infant-mother interactions are associated with poor cognitive outcomes at 18 months
D) infants of depressed mothers who are cared for by a nondepressed parent or caregiver are more likely to be able to engage in positive interactions