Protective Factors Are Variables That Decrease the Likelihood of a Negative

Protective factors are variables that decrease the likelihood of a negative outcome such as antisocial behaviour and are effective because they:

A) maintain the same level of exposure to risk factors over time
B) protect the child from risk factors by isolating the child
C) reduce negative outcomes by helping to develop and maintain self-esteem and self-efficacy
D) limit the child's problem-solving capacity