The controversial theory put forth by Judith Harris in her book The Nurture Assumption says that ______.

a. all peer influence is toward antisocial behavior and there are no positive developmental outcomes that result from adolescent friendships
b. peers have no impact on adolescent socialization and everything important that happens is the result of what happens in the family
c. being the victim of a bully is actually beneficial to children and adolescents because it builds resilience
d. the effect of parents on children's development has been significantly overestimated and the primary force in socialization is the influence of peers


Ans: D

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