Which of the Following Is Not a Finding of Social

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a finding of social scientists regarding the effects of divorce on adolescents?

• A) The quality of an adolescent's relationship with important adults in the adolescent's life is more important than the number of parents in the home.
• B) It is the process of going through a divorce, not the change in family structure, that most affects the adolescent's mental health.
• C) The adverse consequences of divorce for adolescents are directly linked to living in a single-parent household.
• D) Some of the differences in the effects of divorce on adolescents are a result of genetic differences among individual adolescents.

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Definitions:

Catatonia

A psychiatric condition characterized by motor disturbances, including immobility, repetitive motions, or resistance to movement.

Flat Affect

A severe reduction in emotional expressiveness where individuals appear extremely calm and impassive, often seen in mental health conditions.

Repetitive Movement

Actions or motions that are performed over and over again, often indicative of a behavioral or neurological condition.

Disorganized Speech

Disorganized speech is a type of communication disorder characterized by disjointed or incoherent speech patterns, often seen in certain psychiatric conditions.