10 Questions in Psychology

1. How are blended families formed and what are their distinguishing characteristics?

2. What are similarities and differences in stepmother and stepfather roles?

3. What are strengths or blended families? What are major adjustment issues and how are they resolved?

4. Describe the six stages in blended families formation.

5. What are some strategies that blended families can use to be effective.

Chapter 14:

1. Discuss the unique challenges, including legal challenges that same-sex partners may face in forming families.

2. What are some parental concerns if children identify themselves as lesbian, gay, bi-sexual or transgender.

3. Discuss the research-based information regarding children who are being raised by same-sex parents.

4. What are some factors that determine sexual orientation and describe how biology and the environment can play a role.