In Evaluating Stepfamily Functioning,the Text Points Out That Stepchildren

question 7

Multiple Choice

In evaluating stepfamily functioning,the text points out that stepchildren:

• A)are usually dysfunctional in adulthood.
• B)always benefit less from the stepfamily than the single-parent experience.
• C)have lower self-esteem and academic achievement.
• D)none of the above

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