How Does the Relationship Between Siblings Typically Change from Adolescence

question 105

Multiple Choice

How does the relationship between siblings typically change from adolescence to adulthood?

• A) The relationship improves if the siblings are of the same gender.
• B) The relationship improves for brothers but not for sisters.
• C) The siblings tend to grow more distant.
• D) The siblings tend to become closer.

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