If a parent believed that letting their child cry through the night would decrease their child's demandingness, even if it were not true, then that belief would mediate maternal sensitivity.

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A belief that letting a child cry through the night decreases demandingness could lead a parent to be less responsive to their child's cries, thus mediating (influencing) the level of maternal sensitivity. This is because the parent's actions (or inactions) are guided by their belief, affecting how sensitive or responsive they are to their child's needs.

If a Parent Believed That Letting Their Child Cry Through