Which of the following statements about parent-adolescent conflict is FALSE?
A) Adolescents' gender is a factor that strongly and consistently relates to the degree of conflict.
B) The number of conflicts declines over the course of adolescence.
C) Conflict is more frequent in authoritarian homes than in authoritative homes.
D) As adolescents get older, conflicts with parent become more emotional and intense.

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Adolescents' gender is not a strong, consistent predictor of conflict with parents. Instead, factors such as personality, family structure, and parenting style have more influence on conflict.

Which of the Following Statements About Parent-Adolescent Conflict Is FALSE