Neuropsychological Functioning: Comparison of Mothers at High- and Low-Risk for Child Physical Abuse.

Nayak, Madhabika B.; Milner, Joel S.

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ERIC Number: EJ568679

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1998

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Neuropsychological Functioning: Comparison of Mothers at High- and Low-Risk for Child Physical Abuse.

Nayak, Madhabika B.; Milner, Joel S.

Child Abuse & Neglect: The International Journal, v22 n7 p687-703 Jul 1998

A study investigated the performance of high- and low-risk (for child abuse) mothers on cognitive measures in a cry (crying infant) and no-cry condition. High-risk mothers had lower conceptual ability, cognitive flexibility, and problem-solving skills. The difficulty high-risk mothers have in using feedback to modify their behavior is discussed. (Author/CR)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Child Abuse, Cognitive Ability, Cognitive Processes, Crying, Emotional Response, Feedback, Individual Characteristics, Infants, Mothers, Parent Child Relationship, Predictor Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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