Research shows that which of the following statements about adoptive children and adolescents is TRUE?

A. Being adopted had no impact on the academic performance of adoptees.
B. Adopted children are at a higher risk for aggression and conduct problems.
C. Being adopted had no impact on the psychological health of the adoptees.
D. Children adopted after seven years of age had the most problems.


Answer: B

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