Read the Vignette and Answer the Questions That Follow

question 17

Multiple Choice

Read the vignette and answer the questions that follow.
Seanne had always wanted to be a nurse.As soon as she finished college,she signed up for community college courses in the field.However,within two months of starting school,Seanne became pregnant.She still wants to be a nurse but decided to stop going to school full-time to focus on her role as a mother.Her stepmother,a nurse,tries to encourage her not to give up her dream of nursing and tries to help out with childcare so that Seanne can reach her professional goals.

-In what part of the life-course paradigm does Seanne's stepmother fit?

• A)linked lives
• B)turning point
• C)historical context
• D)agency

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Definitions:

Family Function

The roles and operations within a family unit, including emotional support, socioeconomic provision, and upbringing of children.

Household Members

Individuals who occupy the same residential unit and share living arrangements, which may or may not be related by blood or marriage.

Physical Custody

A legal term referring to with whom a child lives and the arrangements for taking care of the child's daily needs.

Father

A male parent or guardian of a child, contributing to the child’s care, upbringing, and genetic makeup.