When Parents Make Frequent Comparisons Between Same-Sex Siblings Who Are

question 98

Multiple Choice

When parents make frequent comparisons between same-sex siblings who are close in age,

• A) children strive harder to develop independent personality traits.
• B) siblings make gains in perspective-taking skills.
• C) sibling rivalry tends to increase, particularly during toddlerhood and the preschool years.
• D) it results in more quarreling and antagonism for the children.

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Definitions:

Personality Change

Alterations in an individual's behavioral patterns, attitudes, or emotional response typically due to specific experiences or various influences.

Therapeutic Relationship

The professional and interpersonal relationship between a therapist and client, crucial for effective therapy.

Unconditional Positive Regard

A concept in client-centered therapy emphasizing nonjudgmental empathy and acceptance of the client.

Technical Eclecticism

A therapeutic approach that involves combining techniques from different therapies based on their effectiveness rather than adherence to a single theoretical framework.