Florida Child Protection Investigator (CPI) Certification Practice Test

When a parent's capacity to protect the child is diminished due to decreased engagement, what condition are they likely suffering from?

1. Postpartum depression

2. Diabetes

3. Immune deficiency

4. Surgery recovery

The correct answer is: Postpartum depression

The correct response identifies postpartum depression as a condition that can significantly affect a parent's ability to engage with and protect their child. This mental health condition can lead to feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and disconnection, resulting in the diminished capacity to respond effectively to a child's needs. Parents experiencing postpartum depression may struggle with emotional and physical engagement, which is critical for a child's safety and well-being. In contrast, the other conditions mentioned—diabetes, immune deficiency, and recovery from surgery—while they may impact a person's overall well-being, are less directly associated with diminished engagement in parenting specifically. Diabetes can cause fatigue and other symptoms, but it doesn't inherently reduce a parent's emotional availability. Immune deficiency could lead to health issues, but it doesn’t specifically compromise parenting ability in the same way. Recovery from surgery may involve temporary physical limitations, but again, it doesn't typically cause the psychological effects that would lead to diminished protective capacity in parenting. Hence, postpartum depression is the most relevant condition in this context.