The Multi-Ethnic Placement Act of 1994 and the Adoption and Safe

question 109

Multiple Choice

The Multi-Ethnic Placement Act of 1994 and the Adoption and Safe Families Act of 1997

• A) prohibit delay or denial in placement of children on the basis of race, color, or national origin of the parents.
• B) limit adoptions according to racial criteria.
• C) limit adoptions according to ethnic criteria.
• D) both b and c above

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Definitions:

Environment

The external physical, social, and cultural context in which an organism or entity exists.

Heredity

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through genes, which influence a wide range of characteristics such as appearance, behavior, and disease susceptibility.

Temperament Stability

The degree to which a person's temperament, including traits like mood and emotional reactivity, remains consistent over time.

Inhibited And Shy

Describes a personality trait where individuals show restraint in action or expression and often feel uncomfortable in social situations.