How Birth Order Shapes Personality
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What is the main characteristic of the firstborn child according to the University of Georgia psychologists?

  • Tendency to be rebellious and cheerful
  • Likelihood to be a great negotiator and compromiser
  • Desire to please parents and others by excelling in school or work (correct)
  • Tendency to be loyal, agreeable, and the family peace-keeper
  • The firstborn child is the most likely to avoid leadership roles and not strive for achievement.

    False

    What is the distinct characteristic of the youngest children based on the information provided?

  • Tendency to be manipulative, social, and outgoing (correct)
  • Tendency to be loyal, agreeable, and the family peace-keeper
  • Tendency to follow rules and behave according to socially acceptable standards
  • Preference for holding leadership roles and striving for achievement
  • According to the 2010 review of birth order literature, what is a common characteristic of middle children?

    <p>Ability to be great negotiators and compromisers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the 2009 study, firstborn children are less likely to follow rules and behave according to socially acceptable standards.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The middle child tends to be selfish and unloyal, according to Leman.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The youngest child tends to be less creative and rebellious compared to their older siblings.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Dr. Gail Gross advises parents to treat their kids the same way, without acknowledging their unique differences.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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