Jack was sad after his parents divorced, and he began to experience some behavioral and emotional problems. According to meta-analyses, what are the four main areas of child behavioral difficulty that may result from divorce?

What will be an ideal response?


The ideal answer should include:
1. Externalizing behavior problems, such as disruptive behavior, aggression, and non-compliance.
2. Internalizing problems such as anxiety, withdrawal, and depression.
3. Lower academic achievement.
4. Problems in social relationships with peers and parents, especially fathers.

Psychology

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a. coincide with cycles of the moon. b. are considerably shorter than 24 hours. c. are a little over 24 hours long. d. average around 36 hours.

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Abbie is aware of where her son is whenever he goes out, and she requires him to call if there is any change in plans. Abbie is demonstrating

position control. foreclosure for her son. parental monitoring. negative control.

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Reggie starts a new dating website that gives each member a Big Five Inventory personality assessment when they sign up for the service. These results are then used to match members who share similar personality trait profiles. It is likely that most of the relationships formed as a result of this matching strategy will

A. end after the first date. B. later end in divorce. C. enjoy more long-term relationship satisfaction. D. be more physically attracted to one another.

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