Susan and Sam Are Divorced

question 116

Multiple Choice

Susan and Sam are divorced. Their child's eventual adjustment to the divorce is likely to be positive if Sam, the noncustodial parent,

• A) continues to provide financial support
• B) visits little in the home setting if he remains hostile toward Susan
• C) visits often if he and Susan get along reasonably well
• D) all of these

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