A Small Study Cited in the Text Asked 265 Stepmothers

question 64

Multiple Choice

A small study cited in the text asked 265 stepmothers about their expectations of the stepmother role. The researchers found that

• A) stepmothers usually see themselves as replacing the stepchild's mother.
• B) stepmothers expect to be included in stepfamily activities.
• C) the less time a stepmother spent with her stepchildren, the more she expected to be included in stepfamily functions and decisions.
• D) a clear majority of stepmothers behaved as a "friend," rather than as a "concerned parent."

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