The Controversial Theory Put Forth by Judith Harris in Her

question 61

Multiple Choice

The controversial theory put forth by Judith Harris in her book The Nurture Assumption says that

• A) all peer influence is toward antisocial behavior and there are no positive developmental outcomes that result from adolescent friendships.
• B) peers have no impact on adolescent socialization and everything important that happens is the result of what happens in the family.
• C) being the victim of a bully is actually beneficial to children and adolescents because it builds resilience.
• D) the effect of parents on children's development has been significantly overestimated and the primary force in socialization is the influence of peers.