Although Suyin's parents divorced seven years ago, the counselor at school attributes Suyin's poor school performance and delinquent behavior to the divorce. This counselor is probably referring to the
A. generation gap between adolescents and parents.
B. deferred effect of divorce.
C. gradual adjustment of adolescence.
D. sleeper effect of divorce.
Answer: D
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