Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Effects of Birth

question 147

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the effects of birth order on children is generally true?

• A) Oldest children tend to be more anxious than younger children.
• B) Middle children tend to be less competent than either oldest or youngest children.
• C) Youngest children tend to be underachievers.
• D) Oldest children tend to have higher IQs.

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