Which of the Following Is NOT True Regarding the Adjustment

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the adjustment of stepchildren?

• A)They experience the stepfamily as less cohesive and warm than their original family.
• B)Their psychological adjustment is similar to that of children from single parent homes.
• C)The differences between child adjustment in stepfamilies and intact families are substantial.
• D)All of the above are true of stepchildren.

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Definitions:

Childhood Fears

Emotions experienced by children that involve an anxious response to perceived or actual threats, varying widely in nature and intensity, often influenced by developmental stage.

Gender Typing

The process by which a child becomes aware of their gender and thus behaves accordingly by adopting values and attributes of members of the sex that they identify as their own.

Parental Restriction Techniques

Methods used by parents to set limits or establish rules to guide their children's behavior.

Mildred Parten

An American sociologist known for her work on social play among children.