Stepmothers Can Often "Live Up To" the Myth of the Evil

question 101

Multiple Choice

Stepmothers can often "live up to" the myth of the evil stepmother because they

• A)usually dislike their stepchildren.
• B)may try to meet their husband's expectations by imposing some kind of order on the household.
• C)may resent the fact that they have to care for stepchildren in addition to their biological children.
• D)may feel that the remarriage was a mistake.

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Definitions:

Belong

The innate human need to be an accepted member of a group, whether it's family, friends, or a larger social context.

Affiliation Motive

The innate need to form and maintain interpersonal relationships and feel connected to others.

Threatened

Feeling threatened involves experiencing fear or anxiety over a perceived risk or danger to one's safety, well-being, or position.

Lonely

Lonely describes a feeling of sadness or discomfort due to a lack of companionship or separation from others.