Children who are perceived by parents as difficult to manage ______.
A) receive greater amounts of coaching from fathers than do children perceived as easygoing
B) elicit less responsive caregiving from mothers than those perceived as easygoing
C) elicit more thoughtful child-rearing as parents strive to do what is best for their children
D) receive similar amounts and types of discipline as those children described as easygoing

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Children perceived as difficult to manage often elicit less responsive caregiving from mothers compared to those perceived as easygoing. This is because difficult behavior can be challenging and stressful for parents, potentially leading to less patient and responsive interactions.

Children Who Are Perceived by Parents as Difficult to Manage