What Was the Primary Purpose of the "Fragile Families and Child

question 61

Multiple Choice

What was the primary purpose of the "Fragile Families and Child Well-Being Study?"

• A) to determine health risks for children exposed to drugs and alcohol during the prenatal period
• B) to identify characteristics associated with fathers who were most likely to abandon their children
• C) to evaluate the impact of child welfare legislation that provided benefits for unwed mothers
• D) to evaluate the impact of poverty and environmental stress on the development of young children

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic

An approach in psychology that emphasizes systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experiences.

Cognitive-behavioral

Relating to cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy that involves modifying dysfunctional emotions, behaviors, and thoughts through a goal-oriented, systematic approach.

Humanistic-existential

An approach in psychology that emphasizes individuality, free will, and the search for meaning in one’s existence.

Sociocultural

Pertaining to the combination of social and cultural factors that influence an individual or community.