Todd and his siblings have parents who are physically abusive to each other. When they fight, they expect Todd to stay quiet and keep the other children under control. They allow the other children to cry and hide, but Todd must stay in the room with them and referee. This is an example of ________
A) a genotype-environment correlation.
B) a shared environmental influence.
C) a nonshared environmental influence.
D) a protective factor.

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This situation is an example of a nonshared environmental influence because Todd is experiencing a different environment and role compared to his siblings, which can lead to different developmental outcomes.

Todd and His Siblings Have Parents Who Are Physically Abusive