Which of the Following Is NOT True of the Role

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of the role of stepparent?

• A) In comparison to parents, stepparents more carefully monitor the children's behavior.
• B) Stepparents are less certain about their role in the stepfamily than are other members.
• C) Some stepfathers deal with the issue of role confusion and stepparent identity by assuming a parental role.
• D) Most stepmothers and many stepfathers especially nonresidential ones) see themselves as a friend to their stepchildren or in some role between a friend and a parent.

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Definitions:

Voluntary Reaction

involves conscious control over actions or movements, such as deciding to grab a cup of coffee.

Reaction Time Experiment

An experimental procedure used to measure the amount of time it takes for an individual to respond to a specific stimulus.

Voluntary Responses

Actions that are under conscious control, often in reaction to stimuli or signals, and involve the coordination of the nervous and muscular systems.

Environmental Changes

Alterations or modifications in the physical, chemical, and biological conditions of an environment due to natural processes or human activities.