Which of the Following Is True About Children's Temperament and Sex

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about children's temperament and sex differences in adjustment to parental divorce?

• A)Easy children are more often targets of parental anger and also cope less effectively with adversity.
• B)In mother-custody family arrangements,girls are at greater risk than boys for serious adjustment problems.
• C)Boys' active and noncompliant behaviors tend to increase in divorcing households where parental conflict and inconsistent discipline are common.
• D)Girls rarely show demanding,attention-getting behavior in response to parental divorce.

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Definitions:

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