Parental Conflict Affects Children's Development Through Three Distinct Mechanisms

question 94

Multiple Choice

Parental conflict affects children's development through three distinct mechanisms. Which of the following is NOT one of these mechanisms?

• A) When parents are constantly in conflict, children respond positively to conflict because they learn that the family is able to withstand life's problems.
• B) Seeing parents fight jeopardizes a child's feeling that the family is stable and secure, making a child feel anxious, frightened, and sad.
• C) Chronic conflict between parents often spills over into the parent-child relationship.
• D) When parents invest time and energy fighting with each other, they're often too tired or too preoccupied to invest themselves in high-quality parenting.

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Definitions:

Critical Period

A specific time in early development during which the organism is particularly receptive to certain stimuli, often resulting in permanent, irreversible outcomes.

Cohort

A group of people who share a common characteristic or experience within a defined period, often used in statistical and sociological research.

Personal Biases

The predispositions or inclinations people have that can sway their judgment or decisions, often unconsciously.

Ecological-systems Approach

A framework for understanding the complex interrelations between organisms and their environments, taking into account both immediate and broader socio-cultural contexts.