Feng and Lian have a really stormy marriage.Money is tight,they don't have many friends,and they spend most of their time arguing with each other.It is most likely that their son Xi-Wang will
A)habituate to the conflict over time,though still show some low-level physiological signs of stress.
B)excel in school to take his mind off his home life.
C)become extremely friendly and popular at school to offset his home environment.
D)become hypersensitive to his parents' conflict,and have high levels of cortisol in his bloodstream all the time.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Research shows that children who grow up in homes with high levels of conflict between parents do habituate to the conflict over time, but they may still show some low-level physiological signs of stress, such as elevated heart rate and cortisol levels. This is the most likely outcome for Xi-Wang in this scenario. The other options presented are not supported by research and are not necessarily likely outcomes for a child in this situation.

Feng and Lian Have a Really Stormy Marriage