Parenting stressors appear to have a(n) ______ effect. That is, as new stressors are experienced, the likelihood of a poor child-rearing environment is increased.
A) additive
B) exponential
C) accumulation
D) multiplicative

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The correct term is "additive effect," meaning that as more parenting stressors are experienced, they add up, increasing the likelihood of a poor child-rearing environment. This concept suggests that stressors accumulate in a linear or additive manner, rather than multiplying or increasing exponentially.

Parenting Stressors Appear to Have A(n) ______ Effect