A Same-Sex Couple Lived in a State That Allowed Them

question 7

Multiple Choice

A same-sex couple lived in a state that allowed them to adopt a child. They moved to a state that prohibits same-sex adoption. What concept requires the new state to recognize the couple as legal parents of the child?

• A) The Constitution's full faith and credit clause
• B) The "don't ask, don't tell" policy
• C) The Defense of Marriage Act
• D) The right to free association
• E) The guarantee of due process

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Definitions:

Extinguishes

The process by which a previously learned behavior decreases in frequency or disappears as a result of non-reinforcement.

Edward L. Thorndike

A prominent American psychologist known for his work in behaviorism and the development of the Law of Effect, which suggests that responses to stimuli that are followed by satisfaction are more likely to recur.

Environmental Contingencies

External conditions or situations that affect the outcome of certain behaviors or processes.

Cognitive Maps

The mental representations of physical locations, spaces, or the environment that an individual has.