Most Adoptive Parents Are ____ Their Child Finding Out About

question 38

Multiple Choice

Most adoptive parents are ____ their child finding out about the birth parents.

• A)for keeping the books closed and against
• B)ambivalent about
• C)split about (the mother is for keeping the books closed; the dad for open disclosure)
• D)for making information available and supporting

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Definitions:

Decibels

A unit of measurement used to express the intensity of sound, indicating the pressure level of sound waves.

Subliminal

Pertains to stimuli or messages that are below the threshold of human consciousness but can influence thoughts, feelings, or actions.

Sensory Adaptation

The process by which sensory receptors become less sensitive to constant stimuli over time, allowing organisms to adapt to their environment.

Signal Detection Theory

A framework used to describe how stimuli are detected under uncertain conditions, focusing on the decision-making processes involved.