Which Idea About Divorce Is Best Supported by Available Evidence

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which idea about divorce is best supported by available evidence?

• A)A divorce may improve children's lives under some circumstances.
• B)Divorces inevitably impair children's ability to adapt to difficulties in their lives.
• C)Competent children cannot be raised in single-parent families.
• D)Divorce has only minor effects on children.

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Definitions:

Gender Typing

The process by which children acquire the values, motives, and behaviors viewed as appropriate for their gender in their culture.

Gender Identity

A person's own perception of their gender identity, which might not align with the gender assigned at birth.

Collectivist Cultures

Cultures that prioritize the group over the individual, emphasizing interdependence, cooperation, and social harmony.

Social Interdependence

The theory that individuals in a group depend on each other to accomplish personal and collective goals, influencing their interactions and outcomes.