When mothers with depression exhibit sensitive parenting behaviors, their infants are less likely to display negative effects. This provides support for the importance of

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The statement provides support for the importance of parent training for mothers with depression to exhibit sensitive parenting behaviors that can positively influence their infants. Medication can be helpful in treating depression, but it may not necessarily result in improved parenting behaviors. Removing infants from homes with depressed mothers can also have negative effects on the infant-mother attachment and overall development. The gender of the caregiver does not appear to have significant effects on infant outcomes.

When Mothers with Depression Exhibit Sensitive Parenting Behaviors, Their Infants