Which of the following infants is most at risk to experience child abuse?

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Because the parents' self-esteem is associated closely with their infant's interactions and accomplishments, when parents' self-esteem is low, disappointment, anger, and a disturbance in the relationship with their infant can occur.In some instances this disturbed parent-infant relationship is short-lived and nothing harmful develops.When a disturbed parent-infant relationship continues, however, the infant is at risk for abuse and behavior problems.The process of paternal engrossment has been used to describe the behavior patterns of fathers when they interact with their infants.Responding to parental touch is a normal response and does not portend abuse.Similarly being adopted is not a risk factor for abuse.

Which of the Following Infants Is Most at Risk to Experience