In What Way Might Only Children Have an Advantage Over

question 46

Multiple Choice

In what way might only children have an advantage over children who have siblings?

• A)They are likely to suffer from resource dilution.
• B)They are more likely to go to college than children with siblings.
• C)They are likely to show higher cognitive development and higher levels of academic achievement.
• D)They are less likely to engage in gender-stereotypical behaviors.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Approaches

Psychological perspectives that focus on internal processes such as thinking, memory, problem-solving, and attention.

Biological Explanations

Theories or reasoning that attribute psychological phenomena or behaviors to biological processes.

Innate Factors

Natural, inborn elements or traits that influence an individual's development and characteristics from birth.

General Cognitive Processes

Fundamental mental activities involved in obtaining and processing knowledge, such as perception, memory, and problem-solving.