According to parent-offspring conflict theory,which of the following conditions should produce the highest level of conflict between a mother and her child?
A)presence of a younger sibling
B)presence of a younger half-sibling
C)presence of a stepfather
D)father is of lower socioeconomic status

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According to parent-offspring conflict theory, there is higher conflict between genetically unrelated individuals, and a half-sibling is genetically less related to the mother than a full-sibling. Therefore, the presence of a younger half-sibling would lead to higher conflict between a mother and her child compared to the other options.

According to Parent-Offspring Conflict Theory,which of the Following Conditions Should