Brandon Is Against Transracial Adoption and States That the Child's

question 11

Multiple Choice

Brandon is against transracial adoption and states that the child's race should match that of the adoptive parent's.However, Bryan argues otherwise and states that the American society is open minded and accepting of such differences.Which of the following is an accurate statement that strengthens Bryan's claim?

• A) Forty percent of adopted children in the United States are of a different race, ethnicity, or culture than their adoptive parent/parents.
• B) Studies have shown that adopted children are more likely to be physically abused by their adoptive parents.
• C) Adopted children comprise 50 percent of the U.S.child population.
• D) The Multiethnic Placement Act (MEPA) requires that all transracial adoption be open adoptions.

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Primary Reinforcer

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