Researchers suspect that the connection between divorce and greater rates of delinquency and underachievement of children depends primarily upon which of the following?

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Research has shown that the stress caused by multiple transitions, such as moving to a new home or adjusting to shared custody arrangements, rather than the fact of the divorce itself, is what leads to negative outcomes for children. This stress can manifest in greater rates of delinquency and underachievement. Thus, option B is the correct answer.

Researchers Suspect That the Connection Between Divorce and Greater Rates