In the Description of a Prospective Longitudinal Design Conducted in New

question 15

Multiple Choice

In the description of a prospective longitudinal design conducted in New Zealand, what did the researchers find regarding peer relationships in elementary school (at the age of 9) and adult functioning (at the age of 18) ?

• A) Early peer relationship problems were associated with anxiety disorders at the age of 18
• B) Early peer relationship problems were associated with externalizing behaviors at the age of 18
• C) Early peer relationship problems were associated with depression at the age of 18
• D) All of the above are correct

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