When Comparing the Results from Studies of Single-Parent Families Across

question 36

Multiple Choice

When comparing the results from studies of single-parent families across ethnic groups, what conclusions can be drawn?

• A) Children in single-parent families are always at risk for developmental problems.
• B) Children in single-parent families always experience financial hardship.
• C) The social and emotional outcomes are similar for children from single-parent families and from two-parent families.
• D) Both the economic and the cultural context are important determinants of child outcomes in these families.

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