When investigating risk factors that could negatively influence a child's psychological growth, Rutter (1985) identified six family risk factors. Which of the following is NOT a risk factor identified by Rutter:
A)Parental criminality
B)Living in a single-parent household
C)Low socioeconomic status
D)Maternal psychopathology

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Living in a single-parent household is not one of the risk factors identified by Rutter.
The risk factors identified by Rutter include the following: severe marital discord, low socioeconomic status, overcrowding or large family size, parental criminality, maternal psychopathology, and placement of the child outside of the home.

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