Marcelia Has Been Promoted and Is Moving Her Family to a New

Multiple Choice

Marcelia has been promoted and is moving her family to a new city in a different part of the country. Though 4-year-old Fernando is very happy and makes the transition easily, 12-year-old Jorge is unhappy and has a very difficult time adjusting to the move. Both children generally adapt well to change. Which single set of factors best explains the different responses of Fernando and Jorge to the move?

A) Biological factors
B) Sociocultural factors
C) Personality factors
D) Life-cycle factors