When Parents Make Frequent Comparisons Between Same-Sex Siblings Who Are

Multiple Choice

When parents make frequent comparisons between same-sex siblings who are close in age,

A) children strive harder to develop independent personality traits.
B) siblings make gains in perspective-taking skills.
C) sibling rivalry tends to increase, particularly during toddlerhood and the preschool years.
D) it results in more quarreling and antagonism for the children.