Based on Current Research,what Is the Most Likely Long-Term Outcome

question 32

Multiple Choice

Based on current research,what is the most likely long-term outcome for the relationships of a child who was raised in a stepparent family consisting of a biological father and a stepmother?

• A) They will be fraught with conflict.
• B) They will be trouble-free.
• C) They will be avoidant.
• D) They will become stronger over time.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Theorists

Researchers and clinicians who explore how unconscious processes and childhood experiences affect personality and behavior.

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