Which Statement Is True About Children of Never-Married Mothers

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about children of never-married mothers?

• A) They generally achieve better in school than children in low-SES married families.
• B) They are at a reduced risk for problems if their father is involved, even if he is antisocial.
• C) They display less antisocial behavior than children in low-SES married families.
• D) They are benefited by parental marriage only when the father is a reliable source of support.

---

Definitions:

Aggressiveness

Refers to behavioral patterns that express hostility or the desire to dominate.

Independent Variable

The variable that is manipulated by the researcher to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

One-shot Case Study

A research design where a single group is observed or studied after some intervention, lacking a comparison with a control group.

Fear of Earthquakes

An anxiety disorder where individuals have an excessive and irrational fear of earthquakes.