One Explanation of Why Children Might Actually Do Better After

question 16

Multiple Choice

One explanation of why children might actually do better after parents divorce is known as the:

• A) only-child syndrome.
• B) relief hypothesis.
• C) parental alienation theory.
• D) household stress factor.

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Definitions:

Response Rate

Response rate refers to the proportion of people who answer or respond to surveys, questionnaires, or experimental interventions among those who were asked to participate.

Reaction Time

The interval of time between the presentation of a stimulus and the response to it, often used as a measure of sensory and motor performance.

Stimulus

A change in the environment that leads to a change in behavior.

Response

A reaction or reply to a stimulus or situation, which can range from physiological reactions to complex behaviors.