The New York Longitudinal Study of Social Development Found That

question 22

Multiple Choice

The New York Longitudinal Study of social development found that the most important variable affecting a child's development is:

• A) whether the parents get divorced
• B) the extent to which parental behavior appropriately takes the child's temperament into account
• C) whether parents of multiple offspring treat them equitably
• D) the child's overall environment rather than anything the parents do

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Definitions:

Predict Delinquency

The process of forecasting the likelihood of engaging in minor legal violations or criminal acts, often based on various risk factors.

Adolescence

The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that occurs between childhood and adulthood, typically starting from puberty to legal adulthood.

Identity Formation

The process through which an individual develops a distinct personality and sense of self, often influenced by social relationships and experiences.