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Discuss the Effect of Divorce on Children

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Discuss the effect of divorce on children. Speculate on how a 7-year-old child perceives divorce compared with a high school-aged child. What might account for these differences? What factors might mediate the negative effects of divorce?


Definitions:

Emotional Lability

A condition of emotional instability characterized by rapid and extreme mood changes.

Self-Perception

A theory suggesting individuals infer their attitudes and feelings by observing their own behavior and the context in which it occurs.

Achievement Attribution

The process of assigning causes or reasons to one's successes or failures.

Controllability

The degree to which an individual perceives they have control over events or outcomes in their life or environment.

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