Francesca Is in Junior High, and Her Parents Have Decided

Francesca is in junior high, and her parents have decided to divorce due to a high-conflict marriage. Despite the difficulty of adjusting, Francesca may be better off because children in high-conflict intact families ____________ than children in divorced families.

A) have higher academic performance
B) score significantly lower on tests of psychological adjustment and self-esteem
C) have lower rates of depression and anxiety
D) are more likely to develop problems with alcohol as adults