Research on the role of fathers' involvement in children's development indicates that ________.

A. evidence of the power of fathers' involvement is clear in Western cultures but not in other cultures
B. the amount of time fathers spend near infants and toddlers is a weak predictor of expressions of caring and affection
C. fathers' sustained involvement in parenting is associated with gains in social skills but not in academic skills
D. fathers' sustained affectionate involvement predicts many positive outcomes as strongly as does mothers' warmth


Answer: D

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