When a Child Is Placed in Foster Care

question 29

Multiple Choice

When a child is placed in foster care

• A) it is very similar to an adoption, except that the family receives financial support from the state for caring for the child.
• B) the child remains in the foster home until the child "ages out" of the system at age 25.
• C) it means that the state now believes that there is no chance of the child being reunited with his or her birth parents.
• D) the arrangement is meant to be a temporary one and the family receives financial support from the state for caring for the child.

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Definitions:

Need to Belong

The inherent human drive to seek connections and interactions with others, considered a fundamental motivational force.

Secondary Emotion

Emotions that are more complex and are usually a response to a primary emotion; for example, feeling shame as a result of feeling fear.

Shame

Shame is a powerful, complex emotion that stems from a sense of failure or inadequacy and can significantly impact an individual's self-esteem and social interactions.

Sadness

An emotional state characterized by feelings of disappointment, grief, or hopelessness, often triggered by upsetting experiences.