Divorced Mothers Often Appear Transformed to Their Children

question 167

Multiple Choice

Divorced mothers often appear transformed to their children. Which of the following "transformations" is most likely to be perceived by children?

• A)From a stressed-out, hostile parent to a warm loving one after the divorce
• B)From a warm, responsive parent to a hostile, less caring parent after the divorce
• C)From coercive and mean to friendly and fun after the divorce
• D)From uninvolved to permissive after the divorce

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