Which of the following statements regarding the results of the landmark Kauai study is true?
A) Children born with serious birth complications will not grow into competent, well-adjusted adults unless they have supportive home environments.
B) Even when the overall balance of life events tips toward the favorable side, children with serious birth problems rarely develop successfully.
C) The impact of early biological risks often wanes as children's personal characteristics and social experiences contribute increasingly to their functioning.
D) Children born with birth complications often develop severe behavioral problems regardless of their home environment.
Answer: C
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