Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding the Differences

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding the differences between outcomes for adopted and nonadopted children?

• A) Nonadopted children are likely to experience more school-related problems than adopted children.
• B) Children who are adopted very early in their lives are more likely to have positive outcomes than children adopted later in life.
• C) Adoptees were no more likely to be using mental health services than their nonadopted counterparts.
• D) Adopted adolescents were more likely to be withdrawn.

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Definitions:

Inductive Reasoning

A rational procedure that merges several assumptions, considered true or frequently proven true, to arrive at a particular inference.

Hypothetical Reasoning

The process of applying logical thinking to situations that are often based on suppositions or possibilities, rather than facts.

Deductive Reasoning

A deductive process in which an inference is made based on the harmony of several statements that are commonly believed to be accurate.

Adolescent Egocentrism

A characteristic of adolescent thought involving an increased focus on the self and a belief in the uniqueness of one's own feelings and experiences.