Sibling Conflicts and Rivalries Are Particularly Strong in Families

question 147

Multiple Choice

Sibling conflicts and rivalries are particularly strong in families

• A) characterized by high marital conflict
• B) where the older sib is insecurely attached with his/her mother
• C) where parents favor one sib over the other
• D) all of these

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