Which of the following is a finding from the research of Judith Wallerstein and colleagues on children of divorced parents?
A) Few children experienced intense emotional disturbance at the time of the divorce.
B) Children of divorced parents are less likely to divorce when they get married because the experience of divorce was so traumatic for them.
C) As they entered adulthood, almost all were optimistic, high achieving, and confident.
D) In the ten to fifteen years following the study, nearly half of the then-young adults reported difficulty in their romantic relationships.

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One of the findings from the research of Judith Wallerstein and colleagues on children of divorced parents is that in the ten to fifteen years following the study, nearly half of the then-young adults reported difficulty in their romantic relationships. This makes option D the best choice. The other options are incorrect. Option A is incorrect as many children do experience intense emotional disturbance at the time of the divorce. Option B is incorrect as children of divorced parents are actually more likely to divorce when they get married themselves. Option C is incorrect as not all children of divorced parents become optimistic, high achieving, and confident as they enter adulthood.

Which of the Following Is a Finding from the Research