Which of the Following Describes the Adjustment and Mental Health

question 112

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the adjustment and mental health of children in gay and lesbian families?

• A)It is often at risk and less than normal because of growing up in a society that is openly homophobic toward their parents.
• B)Will depend on the same thing as in heterosexual families-the presence of at least one supportive and accepting caregiver.
• C)Few if any studies have been conducted because lesbian and gay families generally refusal to participate.
• D)Overall it has been usually negative because lesbian and gay families do not stay together as long as heterosexual families.

---

Definitions:

Invasion of Privacy

An intrusion upon the personal life of another, without just cause, which can give the person whose privacy has been invaded a right to bring a lawsuit for damages against the person or entity that intruded.

Immigration Act

Legislation governing the conditions under which non-citizens can enter, reside in, or be removed from a country. Specific acts vary by country and period.

Legal Immigrants

Individuals who have been granted the right to live permanently and work in a country other than their country of citizenship through official and legal processes.

Employment-at-Will Doctrine

A legal principle that employment is voluntary for both parties and can be terminated by either the employee or employer at any time, for any reason.