Which of the following developmental outcomes would be illustrative of the concept of vulnerability?
A)Very low IQ scores are more common among children who were born with a low birth weight and who are reared in highly stressed,uninvolved families.
B)Normal birth weight infants born into upper socioeconomic status families invariably have superior levels of intelligence.
C)Children born into caring,facilitative families rarely have sufficient protective factors to overcome or offset all vulnerabilities that might potentially affect their development.
D)Positive developmental outcome is possible only for children with few vulnerabilities and many protective factors.

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Very low IQ scores are indicative of developmental vulnerabilities, and the factors listed in option A (low birth weight and high stress/uninvolvement in the family) are known to contribute to this outcome.

Answer: D 
 Option D is correct because it suggests that positive developmental outcomes are more likely for children with more protective factors and fewer vulnerabilities.

Option B is incorrect because it makes a blanket statement that is not universally true. Intelligence is influenced by various factors beyond socioeconomic status, and there are exceptions to any generalizations about developmental outcomes.

Option C is also incorrect because it contradicts the idea that protective factors can help offset vulnerabilities.

Which of the Following Developmental Outcomes Would Be Illustrative of the Concept