When considering the possibility and direction of causality between quality of parenting and peer acceptance, the text states that the MOST likely possibility is that
A) the causal links are bidirectional.
B) there is a third variable, such as children's temperament, that causes both parenting behaviors and peer acceptance.
C) quality of parenting causes peer acceptance.
D) there is no causal relationship between quality of parenting and peer acceptance.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The text states that the causal links between quality of parenting and peer acceptance are likely bidirectional, meaning that both factors may influence each other. There may be a feedback loop in which positive parenting behaviors increase a child's social skills and peer acceptance, which in turn leads to more positive parenting behaviors. Similarly, negative parenting behaviors may decrease a child's social skills and peer acceptance, which may lead to more negative parenting behaviors. Therefore, choice A is the most likely possibility.

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