If we know a child has experienced child maltreatment,which of the following is NOT true?
A) Individual factors make it hard to predict what the child's outcome will be.
B) Knowledge about the child's protective factors can help form a more accurate prediction of what the child's outcome will be.
C) Multifinality makes it hard to predict what this child's outcome will be.
D) Without psychological intervention, it is almost certain the child will go on to have an abusive relationship with other children.

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Without psychological intervention, it is not almost certain that the child will go on to have an abusive relationship with other children. While child maltreatment is a risk factor for future problematic behaviors and relationships, it does not guarantee that the child will engage in abusive behavior. Interventions and supportive environments can help mitigate the impact of child maltreatment on a child's future outcomes.

If We Know a Child Has Experienced Child Maltreatment,which of the Following