Which Statement About the Impact of Divorce on Child Development

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the impact of divorce on child development is true?

• A)In response to divorce,most custodial mothers become more sensitive and responsive to their children's needs.
• B)Children who display negative behaviors as the result of the divorce tend to exhibit such behaviors only in the home and show few negative effects in the school setting.
• C)Adolescents whose parents divorce are less likely to perceive relationships with their noncustodial fathers as close and caring.
• D)Adults from divorced families are less likely than those from intact families to divorce.

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Definitions:

Frustration Response

An emotional or behavioral response that occurs when an individual is blocked from reaching a desired goal or outcome.

Conditioned Emotional Response

An emotional reaction acquired through classical conditioning, where a neutral stimulus becomes associated with an emotionally charged event or object.

Dependency

A reliance on something or someone, often characterized by a lack of independence.

Disengagement Phases

Periods during which individuals gradually reduce involvement or detach from roles, relationships, or activities.