Which of the following statements is true regarding paternal depression?
A) At younger ages, paternal depression is linked to frequent father-child conflict.
B) Children of depressed fathers tend to become overprotective parents.
C) Persistent paternal depression is a strong predictor of child behavior problems.
D) Over time, children exposed to paternal depression develop a positive worldview.

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Persistent paternal depression has been consistently linked to child behavior problems, including externalizing behaviors such as aggression and disobedience, as well as internalizing behaviors such as anxiety and depression. Research suggests that the effects of paternal depression may be especially pronounced in early childhood and may persist into adolescence. Choices A, B, and D are not supported by research on the effects of paternal depression.

Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Paternal Depression