Oliver and Mary Smith Live in Their Own Home with Their

question 8

Multiple Choice

Oliver and Mary Smith live in their own home with their biological young children. Considering the family developmental theory, what task is the Smith family working on?

• A) Adjusting to changes in the partner relationship
• B) Adjustments to parenthood and new family members
• C) Commitment to and establishing a new family
• D) Maintenance of supportive relationships with children

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