Originally, the text points out, the term stepparent applied to

a. an acquired quasi-kin who becomes an additional parent

b. a person who replaces a dead parent.
c. people who only assist in parenting.
d. childcare workers.


b

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a. 25 to 30. b. 35 to 45. c. 45 to 55. d. 60 to 65.

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The Coolidge effect refers to the tendency for:

A) the presentation of a new female to increase arousal in male animals. B) repeated presentation of the same female to increase arousal in male animals. C) a partner with whom one shares much intimacy to continue to be exciting. D) a partner to whom one is committed to continue to be exciting.

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From a ________ point of view, there are no sexual techniques that are inherently more appealing than others.

A. symbolic interactionist B. social exchange C. conflict theory D. systems theory

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