Frank and Joan have been married for a few years,each bringing with them a child from their previous marriage.Although the children are close in age,they fight constantly,and when they do,Frank always blames Joan's child and Joan always blames Frank's child.Which term is most consistent with this scenario?

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The Cinderella Effect refers to the phenomenon where stepparents favor their biological offspring over their stepchildren, leading to differential treatment and potential conflict among siblings. This scenario describes that Joan and Frank blame each other's child for the fights, which could be a manifestation of such differential treatment based on the biological relation between parents and offspring. Reciprocal altruism, Trivers theory, and genetic determinism are not relevant to this scenario.

Frank and Joan Have Been Married for a Few Years,each