The Inclusion of Stepparents with Both Biological Parents as a Part

question 35

Multiple Choice

The inclusion of stepparents with both biological parents as a part of a child's definition of their "real family" is an example of the ________ definition of family.

• A)augmentation
• B)retention
• C)reduction
• D)substitution

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Definitions:

Psychological Perspectives

Different approaches within psychology to understanding human behavior and mental processes, such as cognitive, behavioral, and psychodynamic perspectives.

Evolutionary Perspective

A theoretical approach that explains human behavior and psychological traits as adaptations that evolved to solve recurrent problems in human ancestral environments.

Biological Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes bodily events and changes associated with actions, feelings, and thoughts.

Psychological Approach

A method in psychology that focuses on understanding mental processes, behaviors, and disorders through the lens of brain function, emotions, and personality.