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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