Which statement is supported by research on sibling rivalry?
A. Sibling rivalry tends to decrease in middle childhood.
B. Jealousy over attention from fathers predicts sibling conflict.
C. Parental comparisons are less frequent for same-sex siblings who are close in age.
D. When siblings select the same athletic and academic pursuits, rivalry is reduced.
Answer: B
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a. ?the conceptual acts model b. ?the opponent-process theory c. ?Cannon’s central theory d. ?Maslow’s hierarchy
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study habits, Karilyn should a. be recopying her notes or outlining the chapters rather than just reading the textbooks. b. study in one specific quiet place without any distractions. c. join a group study group for each subject. d. study only her class notes in each subject and not the textbook.
Generally, cohabitating young adults
do not intend to marry. are happier and healthier than married couples. have stronger marriages if they marry than do noncohabitating couples if they marry. are more likely to experience physical abuse in the relationship than are married couples.
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a. modeling; observational learning b. observational learning; learned helplessness c. learned helplessness; modeling d. modeling; learned helplessness