Although Their Studies May Not Be Representative of the Population

question 43

Multiple Choice

Although their studies may not be representative of the population as a whole,Judith Wallerstein and her colleagues found that most children of divorced parents:

• A) resented their parents and often had severed relationships with one or both parents by adulthood
• B) needed counseling but refused to seek it
• C) were better off financially than children whose parents did not divorce
• D) were coping reasonably well after 5 years
• E) were able to put their parents' divorce behind them and were confident it would not affect their future relationships

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Validity Scales

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