James and Sally Wanted to Have a Baby but Were

question 38

Multiple Choice

James and Sally wanted to have a baby but were not having any luck, so they decided to try an artificial means of conception. They eventually were directed to a laboratory, where sperm and eggs were placed in a dish. This allows a sperm to merge with the egg as it would in the oviduct. This procedure is called ________.

• A) surrogate motherhood
• B) gamete intrafallopian transfer
• C) zygote intrafallopian transfer
• D) in vitro fertilization

Recognize the risk factors and consequences associated with living in stepfamilies.

Comprehend how parental conflict influences children's well-being.

Understand gender differences in children's responses to divorce.

Realize the importance of social support and intervention programs in mitigating the effects of divorce on children.

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