Individuals Who Are Accepted into Families That Are Not Their

question 114

Multiple Choice

Individuals who are accepted into families that are not their legal or biological families are called "_____."

• A) fictive kin
• B) kinkeepers
• C) social convoys
• D) generative allies

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Definitions:

Preoperational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development, occurring roughly between the ages of 2 and 7, characterized by symbolic thinking and egocentrism.

Theory Of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Hostile Put-Down

A Hostile Put-Down is a form of verbal aggression in which someone insults or demeans another individual, typically to assert dominance or diminish the other's self-esteem.

Friendly Fun

Enjoyable, lighthearted activities or interactions that promote bonding and positive feelings among friends.