Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Parent-Child Relationship Is

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the parent-child relationship is NOT true?

• A) Positive parent-child relationships increase well-being.
• B) Older parents who have close relations with their adult children are less likely to be depressed.
• C) Conflict between parents and their adult children is rare.
• D) A source of conflict between parents and their adult children is the differences in lifestyles and personal habits between them.

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Definitions:

Identical Twins

Twins resulting from the splitting of a single fertilized egg, sharing the same genetic material and often having very similar appearances.

Fraternal Twins

Twins that develop from two different eggs fertilized by separate sperm cells, resulting in siblings that are genetically unique.

Epigenetic

Refers to the study of changes in organisms caused by modification of gene expression rather than alteration of the genetic code itself.

Biological Parents

The individuals from whom a person inherits their genetic traits, typically referred to as the mother and father.