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Which of the Following Statements Best Characterizes the Effects of Divorce

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Which of the following statements best characterizes the effects of divorce on children?


A) There are short-term negative effects, which mostly disappear after 2-3 years.
B) There are short-term negative effects, which mostly disappear after 5-7 years.
C) Children whose parents divorce are more likely to become pregnant or impregnate someone, drop out of school, use alcohol or drugs, and suffer from depression.
D) Almost all of the negative outcomes associated with divorce disappear after controlling for such factors as race, sex, and mother's level of education.
E) Marital conflict appears to erode children's emotional bonds with their fathers, whereas divorce and marital conflict erode children's emotional bonds with mothers.

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