Closed adoption differs from semi-open adoption in that in a closed adoption ________.
A) the adopted child is co-parented by the adoptive parents and the birth parents
B) birth parents are allowed to develop a relationship with the child as she or he grows
C) theadopted child has no contact with the biological parents and little, if any, information about them
D) communication between the adoptee and the adoptive and biological parents takes place only through a third party
Ques. 2Cross-sectional studies about marital satisfaction suggest __________, and Glenn's work that followed couples over ten years found that marital satisfaction __________.
a) marital satisfaction declines; increases
b) marital satisfaction is curvilinear; declines
c) marital satisfaction increases; increases
d) marital satisfaction remains constant; increases
e) marital satisfaction is curvilinear; increases
Ques. 3Men and women tend to report the same level of satisfaction with married life, regardless of their racial, ethnic, or economic background.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Ques. 4The romantic love ideal developed during the 18th and 19th centuries includes five core beliefs. Which is NOT one of them?
a) love at first sight
b) there is one true love for each person
c) love is a struggle
d) the beloved is (nearly) perfect
e) we should marry for love
Ques. 5The divorce rate remains high, but appears to have stabilized somewhat (around 40 percent and 50 percent).
Indicate whether the statement is true or false