Which of the following statements about children's temperament and sex differences in adjustment to parental divorce is true?
A) Easy children are more often targets of parental anger and also cope less effectively with adversity.
B) In mother-custody family arrangements, girls are at greater risk than boys for serious adjustment problems.
C) Coercive maternal behavior and defiance by sons are common in divorcing households.
D) Girls receive less emotional support than boys from teachers and peers.
C
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