Which of the following statements best summarizes research on the effects of birth order on personality?
A) Most of the predictions derived from Adler's theory have been supported.
B) Birth order often does not predict how people will score on personality measures.
C) Birth order often has a strong influence on shaping the adult personality.
D) Most studies find middle-born children to be better adjusted than first- or last-born children.

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Research on the effects of birth order on personality has produced mixed results and is not consistent in predicting personality traits. While some studies have found tendencies, such as first-borns being more ambitious and middle-borns being more social, others have found no significant relationship between birth order and personality. Therefore, option B stating that birth order often does not predict personality scores is the best summary.

Which of the Following Statements Best Summarizes Research on the Effects