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dejastew · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

What does research tell us about the first year following a divorce in terms of childhood development?

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Two-month-old Manuel was placed face down on a glass coffee table. Manuel is likely to

a. show interest in the depth cues but not show any fear.
b. show fear and cry.
c. show no reaction to the depth cues.
d. begin to display avoidance-like behavior.

jessofishing · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

According to research the worst period for most children is the first year after the divorce, when they exhibit many negative characteristics such as aggression, distractibility, and noncompliance. The extent of their undesirable behaviors surpassed those of children from intact families with a high level of conflict; it is particularly noticeable in boys. Two years after the divorce, many of the effects on children had diminished, especially for girls. In a six-year follow-up, however, many boys continued to show patterns of aggression and noncompliance, academic difficulties, poor relations with peers, and extremely low self-esteem.

Answer to Question 2

A