There is overwhelming evidence that family problems are worse during adolescence than at any other stage of a child's development

Which of the following statements regarding emotions and middle childhood is true?

a. Children experience less emotional stability than they did at early stages in development because they are changing social contexts more often. b. Children's emotions become more intense, so they are not yet able to conceal their true feelings. c. Children learn how to conceal their emotions and show socially acceptable emotions. d. Children tend to be less happy than they were in early childhood because they engage in more social comparison.

Which of the following terms doesNOT belong with the others?

a. Affect b. Behavior c. Cognition d. Disposition e. Attitude