The Use of Professional Political Consultants in State and Local

question 19

Multiple Choice

The use of professional political consultants in state and local races

• A)is a passing fad.
• B)is increasing and is likely to remain a feature of the American political scene as campaign technologies are further refined.
• C)has been around since the heyday of the political parties in the 1930s.
• D)is unlikely to provide any benefit to a candidate who wishes to unseat an incumbent.

Recognize the impact of stepparent-stepchild relationships on family functioning.

Comprehend the myths and realities surrounding stepfamily relationships.

Analyze the role of the custodial and noncustodial parents in the context of stepfamilies.

Explore the strategies for dealing with issues of sexuality and privacy in stepfamilies.

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Definitions:

Directed Thinking

Thought that is focused, goal-oriented, and follows logical steps towards a specific conclusion.

Mental Set

The perspective that a person takes and the assumptions he makes in approaching a problem.

Analogical Representation

A mental representation of one thing that is similar in some way to another; used in problem-solving and reasoning.

Propositions

Statements or assertions that express judgments or opinions which can be either true or false.