Which statement about the impact of divorce on child development is true?
A. In response to divorce, most custodial mothers become more sensitive and responsive to their children's needs.
B. Children who display negative behaviors as the result of the divorce tend to exhibit such behaviors only in the home and show few negative effects in the school setting.
C. Adolescents whose parents divorce are less likely to perceive relationships with their noncustodial fathers as close and caring.
D. Adults from divorced families are less likely than those from intact families to divorce.
Answer: C
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