After a divorce, the extent of the negative impact of the divorce on children is mediated by
a. whether the child is male or female.
b. whether or not the parent adopts or continues authoritative parenting.
c. the age of the child (preschool vs. middle childhood).
d. whether the child was a high achiever in school or not prior to the divorce.
Answer: b. whether or not the parent adopts or continues authoritative parenting.
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