Zajonc and Colleagues Devised a Theory to Explain the Differences

Multiple Choice

Zajonc and colleagues devised a theory to explain the differences between first- and later-born children called the confluence theory. This theory suggests that:

A) the oldest sibling experiences a richer intellectual environment than do younger siblings
B) since all family experiences flow into one, each member has an equally rich environment upon which to draw
C) the bigger the family, the richer the intellectual environment
D) younger siblings take advantage of the knowledge flowing from older siblings