Which of the following descriptions defines the family in its most common form?
A) a group of people, related by blood, who divide responsibilities, such as child rearing, food provision, and protection
B) a commitment between two adults who pledge faithfulness to each other
C) a mother giving birth to her children and providing food and shelter until the age of 18
D) an enduring commitment between a man and woman who feed, shelter, and nurture their children until they reach maturity
D
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Lateralization is the dominance of
A) one hemisphere of the brain in specific functions. B) the frontal lobes over the parietal lobes of the brain for higher level cognitive functions. C) the subcortical levels over the cortical levels of the brain for basic functions. D) the prefrontal cortex over the subcortical levels of the brain.
Research indicates that children adapt more successfully to divorce EXCEPT when ______
a. one parent gets completely "out of the picture" b. they have good support systems c. sufficient financial resources are made available to them d. the parents maintain a good relationship