Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Results of the Landmark

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the results of the landmark Kauai study is true?

• A) Children born with serious birth complications will not grow into competent, well-adjusted adults unless they have supportive home environments.
• B) Even when the overall balance of life events tips toward the favorable side, children with serious birth problems rarely develop successfully.
• C) The impact of early biological risks often wanes as children's personal characteristics and social experiences contribute increasingly to their functioning.
• D) Children born with birth complications often develop severe behavioral problems regardless of their home environment.

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