The Sentiment That the State Is the Ultimate Parent of a Child

question 55

Multiple Choice

The sentiment that the state is the ultimate parent of a child and has the authority to step in when a biological parent is unwilling or unable to sufficiently care for the child is known as ______.

• A)guardianship
• B)habeas corpus
• C)parens patriae
• D)fostering

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Definitions:

Monozygotic Twins

Twins that originate from a single fertilized egg, resulting in two individuals who are genetically identical.

Genes

The basic physical and functional units of heredity, made up of DNA, genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins.

Canalized

A term used in developmental psychology to indicate traits that are strongly guided by genetics and less influenced by environmental factors, showing a consistent path despite external conditions.

Plastic

A synthetic material made from polymers, often used for a variety of manufactured products; in psychology, refers to the brain's ability to adapt and change.