Research on second-borns shows that they are:
a. higher than first-borns in self-esteem.
b. more influenced by their older siblings than by parents.
c. less easy-going than first-borns.
d. more affected by abandonment than last-borns.
ANS: B
FEEDBACK: A study of first-born and second-born siblings, conducted over 3 years, found that the attitudes, personalities, and leisure activities of second-born children were influenced more by their older siblings than by their parents. Research on major league baseball players found that those who were younger brothers were 10 times more likely than older brothers to attempt the high-risk action of stealing bases during a game.
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