Which of the Following Is True About Only Children in the United

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about only children in the United States?

• A) They are spoiled and advantaged compared to children with siblings.
• B) They are lower in self-esteem compared to children with siblings.
• C) They do not differ from children with siblings in self-rated personality traits.
• D) They are better accepted in peer groups than are children from multichild families.

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