Carlos and Angela have a 6-year-old child named Rosita.They occasionally fight with each other in front of Rosita.Given what you know about children as witnesses of their parents' relationship,what is true?
A) Rosita is still too young to understand or to be affected by the conflict between her parents.
B) Rosita can recognize whether Carlos and Angela resolve their conflicts,even if her parents try to mask the conflict with positive affect.
C) Carlos and Angela can protect Rosita by maintaining a positive emotional tone during their conflicts.
D) The more Rosita is exposed to conflicts between Carlos and Angela,the less she will be affected by them.

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Children as witnesses of their parents' relationship can pick up on nonverbal cues and can recognize whether their parents are resolving their conflicts, even if their parents try to mask the conflict with positive affect. Research also suggests that exposure to conflicts between parents can have negative effects on children's psychological well-being and development. Therefore, it is important for parents to resolve conflicts in healthy and constructive ways, away from the presence of their children.

Carlos and Angela Have a 6-Year-Old Child Named Rosita