Which of the Following Statements About Sibling Rivalry Is True

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about sibling rivalry is true?

• A) Sibling rivalry tends to decrease in middle childhood.
• B) Jealousy over attention from fathers predicts sibling conflict.
• C) To reduce rivalry, siblings often strive to be more like one another.
• D) Parental comparisons are more frequent for opposite-sex siblings who are close in age.

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