When childrearing methods are studied, researchers have found that:
A) almost all children have lasting emotional damage if their parents use abusive methods.
B) loving parents who are consistent in their childrearing seldom have troubled children.
C) the shared environment of the home has little if any influence on personality.
D) parents adopt a preferred method of childrearing and seldom vary it from child to child.

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Research has shown that the shared environment, such as the home, has less influence on personality development compared to genetic factors and non-shared environments, like individual experiences outside the home.

When Childrearing Methods Are Studied, Researchers Have Found That