When School-Age Children and Their Siblings Reach Middle Childhood They

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Multiple Choice

When school-age children and their siblings reach middle childhood they tend to ______.

• A) spend more time with each other than with their parents
• B) spend less time with each other than with their parents
• C) ignore each other the majority of the time
• D) fight more and pay attention less

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Definitions:

Influence

The capacity or power of individuals or groups to affect the behaviors, beliefs, or decisions of others.

Control

The power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events.

Legitimate Power

A form of authority derived from a position or role that gives the holder the right to make decisions, command, and influence others.

Formal Hierarchical Authority

The clearly defined structure in an organization that dictates levels of responsibility, power, and control.