What Happens When a Stepfather Enters a Family

question 112

Multiple Choice

What happens when a stepfather enters a family?

• A)The psychological health of the family improves dramatically.
• B)There is essentially no difference in family relations.Whether the family was operating at a low or high level, it continues to do so.
• C)Often the children in the family have lower academic achievement, lower self-esteem, and great behavioral problems.
• D)The mother's happiness increases, which is then followed by an increase in the children's happiness.

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Definitions:

Jean Piaget

A Swiss psychologist known for his work on child development and cognitive theory.

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