Which statement accurately describes research findings on sex and birth order differences in behavioral autonomy?
A. Girls are granted more autonomy than boys, and older siblings are usually given more freedom earlier.
B. Birth order differences are small, but boys are usually granted more autonomy than girls.
C. Sex differences are small, but later-born adolescents are granted more autonomy earlier.
D. Sex and birth order differences are very small and often inconsistent.
Answer: D
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