Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Stepfamilies

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding stepfamilies?

• A)Stepfamily scripts and expectations are clearcut because stepfamilies are a common feature of society.
• B)The roles of stepmothers and stepfathers is similar.
• C)Stepfamily adoptions are the most common type of adoption in the United States,a testament to the love and commitment that many stepparents and children feel toward one another.
• D)Children in stepfamilies tend to fare well on average; they show little difference compared to other children from two-parent biological households.

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