Firstborn and Only Children Are Alike in That Both Are

question 147

Multiple Choice

Firstborn and only children are alike in that both are _____ than later-born children.

• A)more anxious
• B)less self-controlled
• C)more dependent on adults
• D)more achievement-oriented

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Definitions:

Level of Motivation

The intensity and direction of a person's energy and determination to engage in and persist with a particular task or goal.

Ideal Self

A person's conception of how they would like to be; it represents one's goals, aspirations, and unique ideal personality.

Defense Mechanisms

Covert psychological tactics utilized to deter stress provoked by undesirable thoughts or feelings.

Faulty Logic

A type of reasoning or thought process that is flawed, erroneous, or does not follow the principles of sound reasoning.