Which of the Following Statements Concerning Sibling Relationships Is False

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning sibling relationships is false?

• A) The quality of sibling relationships affects adolescents' peer relationships.
• B) The quality of sibling relationships affects the adolescents' general adjustment.
• C) Positive sibling relationships contribute to an adolescent's school competence and sociability.
• D) Siblings are likely to be closer in families under economic stress than in affluent families.

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Definitions:

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged chlorine atoms that are important for maintaining fluid balance, transmitting nerve impulses, and regulating acid levels in the body.

Osmosis

The movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration, aiming to equalize solute concentrations on both sides.

Spongy Mesophyll

Layer of cells in a plant leaf's interior that aids in gas exchange and contains spaces between cells.

Gas Diffusion

The process by which gas molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.