Which of the Following Statements About Stepfamilies Is TRUE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about stepfamilies is TRUE?

• A)Stepfamilies of are common, with about 400 forming every day.
• B)Stepfamilies can have many positive attributes, and living in one can be an enriching experience, as Jim and Daneen in the opening vignette will tell
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• C)Given the prevalence of stepfamilies and the possible benefits of living in one, society's views of stepfamilies are remarkably positive.
• D)The image of the "wicked stepmother" emerged during the Industrial Revolution.
• E)Stepfamily adoptions are the least common type of adoption in the United States.

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