George and Logan are brothers. They live in a small apartment in the city with some other relatives. Their family is extremely poor. Their father is hardest on George, the eldest, and sometimes physically abuses him. Which environmental factor is likely to be more important in the later adjustment of George and Logan?
A) Their poverty.
B) The overcrowding of their living situation.
C) The physical abuse.
D) The fact that they live with other family members.

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The physical abuse George experiences is likely to have a significant impact on his later adjustment, potentially more so than poverty, overcrowding, or living with other family members. Abuse can lead to long-term psychological and emotional issues.

George and Logan Are Brothers