Which of the following is a direct effect of marital conflict on child development?

a. The stress of watching parents fight puts children on edge emotionally.
b. Parents who are fighting pay less attention to their children.
c. A child whose parents are stressed and unhappy is less sensitive and warm.
d. When parents are arguing, it redirects their energy away from the kids.


A

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