Research suggests that mothers may have more difficulty maintaining a positive relationship with their sons after divorce, possibly due to the boys' need for a male role model and the mother's inability to provide one. Sons may also struggle with feelings of anger and abandonment following their parents' divorce.

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Following Divorce

Question 80

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Following divorce,

A) children experience better outcomes when the noncustodial parent is not involved.
B) mothers and sons are likely to form exceptionally close relationships.
C) mothers are more likely to have trouble dealing with their daughters than their sons.
D) mothers are more likely to have trouble dealing with their sons than their daughters.

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