Contrary to Adler's theory, which of the following did research on only-born adults present?
a. They are lower in self-esteem than adults reared with siblings.
b. They are more selfish than adults reared with siblings.
c. They are more cooperative than adults reared with siblings.
d. All of these are correct.
ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Adler considered only-borns to be more selfish. However, research has not consistently supported this notion. One study found that only children were more cooperative than first-borns or last-borns.
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