What Does the Research Indicate About the Effects on Children

question 35

Multiple Choice

What does the research indicate about the effects on children of single mothers by choice, compared with children in two-parent households?

• A) No systematic effects have been found.
• B) Children of single mothers are likely to have more problems.
• C) Children of single mothers are likely to have fewer problems.
• D) Children of single mothers are likely to have only cognitive problems.

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Definitions:

Auditory Cues

Signals perceived via hearing that help individuals understand the environment or communication context.

Gender Differences

Variations in characteristics, behaviors, or traits between males and females due to biological, social, and cultural factors.

Speech Accommodation

The tendency of individuals to adjust their speech style toward or away from others' speech styles to fit into a social situation or convey distinctiveness.

Ethnic Vitality

The strength and persistence of an ethnic group's culture, identity, and practices in a multiethnic society.