In regard to the association between children's behaviours and child maltreatment, children who are maltreated:
A) do not differ in temperament from other children.
B) are so poorly behaved that they are to blame for their maltreatment.
C) are more likely to have difficult temperaments than are other children.
D) are likely to have easygoing temperaments and thus have difficulty defending themselves against the abuse.

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Research suggests that children who are maltreated are more likely to have difficult temperaments than other children. This may include being easily frustrated, intense, and having low adaptability. However, it is important to note that difficult temperament does not cause child maltreatment – it is the caregiver's inability or unwillingness to respond appropriately to the child's behaviour that leads to maltreatment. Blaming the child for their maltreatment is not accurate or helpful.

In Regard to the Association Between Children's Behaviours and Child