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:

Marital Changes

Alterations in marital status or dynamics, such as marriage, divorce, separation, or widowing, affecting personal and social life.

Middle Adulthood

A stage of life typically defined by ages 40 to 65, characterized by increased personal and professional responsibilities.

Financial Security

The condition of having stable income or other resources to support a standard of living now and in the foreseeable future.

Physiological Changes

Refers to the alterations in the normal functions of the human body due to various factors like age, disease, or environmental conditions.