Author Question: Contrary to Adler's theory, which of the following did research on only-born adults present? a. ... (Read 13 times)

james9437 · **on:** Jun 21, 2018

Contrary to Adler's theory, which of the following did research on only-born adults present?

a. They are lower in self-esteem than adults reared with siblings.
b. They are more selfish than adults reared with siblings.
c. They are more cooperative than adults reared with siblings.
d. All of these are correct.

Question 2

If pampered excessively, last-borns tend to_____ than first-borns and second-borns.

a. have more difficulty adjusting
c. be more depressed
b. be more intelligent
d. find themselves more competitive

Yixagurpuldink · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 21, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
FEEDBACK: Adler considered only-borns to be more selfish. However, research has not consistently supported this notion. One study found that only children were more cooperative than first-borns or last-borns.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
FEEDBACK: Adler predicted that last-born children, if excessively pampered, would have adjustment problems as adults. Other research suggests that last-borns may feel a greater degree of academic rivalry with their siblings than first-borns do.