CHILD DEVELOPMENT PEDAGOGY

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GROWTH DEVELOPMENT CHILD

COGNITION AND EMOTIONS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Barnie’s parents are divorced and several of his friends’ parents are divoced as well. In a class discussion about marriage and compatibility, Barnie shares his opinion that the divorce rate is on the rise and that most marriage will not remain intact over time. It is likely Barnies opinion is influenced by
A
overconfidence
B
mental set
C
availability heuristic
D
belief perseverance
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Certain studies have shown that daughters of divorced parents have a 60 percent higher divorce rate in marriages than children of non-divorced parents while sons have a 35 percent higher rate.

Detailed explanation-2: -Expectations to Marry or Divorce The children of divorced parents, stepfamilies, or single parents are less likely to expect to marry. Children who have experienced parental divorce are more likely to expect to divorce, compared with children of intact families.

Detailed explanation-3: -Divorce can bring several types of emotions to the forefront for a family, and the children involved are no different. Feelings of loss, anger, confusion, anxiety, and many others, all may come from this transition. Divorce can leave children feeling overwhelmed and emotionally sensitive.

Detailed explanation-4: -Research suggests that parental divorce can put future relationships at risk. Communication and money-related issues can arise, perpetuating the cycle. Identifying parental behavior in their own divorces can better prepare you not to make the same mistakes.

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