Jack lives in a small apartment with his mother, father, and four brothers and sister. The family struggles to pay the rent and put food on the table. His mother has been quite depressed. Which of the following speaks to Jack's future?

a. Jack is at high risk for developing Down syndrome.
b. Jack is at high risk for an externalizing problem.
c. Jack is at high risk for an internalizing problem.
d. Jack is at high risk for developing an eating disorder.

Answer: b.

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