On a purely financial basis, children considerably decrease a couple's level of living.

On a purely financial basis, children considerably decrease a couple's level of living.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 2

Many stepparent-stepchild relationships _____ over time.
 
  a. see increased stress b. remain stable
 c. result in mental instability d. improve

Ques. 3

Children in the United States are more likely to be poor than in comparable countries.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 4

One stepfamily scholar (Papernow) has suggested a seven-stage model of stepfamily development. Which of the following is NOT one of the stages in this model?
 
  a. fantasy b. immersion
 c. rebellion d. awareness

Ques. 5

Latinos have the lowest fertility rate of any U.S. racial/ethnic group.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Ques. 6

Which statement about the well-being of stepparents is accurate?
 
  a. Parenting stepchildren is generally more satisfying than parenting biological children.
 b. Stepmothers have worse mental health than biological mothers.
 c. Stepchildren generally substitute for biological children.
 d. Parents feel equal obligation to help their adult stepchildren than their biological children.

Ques. 7

Generally, whites have had higher fertility rates than blacks.
 
  a. True
 b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false