To assess a couple's adaptation to parenthood, which opening would be best?
a. "Is parenting as hard as you thought it would be?"
b. "What is the worst part of being a new parent?"
c. "Tell me what your first week as parents has been like."
d. "Do you think you have adjusted well to parenting?"
ANS: C
Asking them what their first week of parenting has been like is open-ended and makes no assumption about how the parents are doing. It provides an opportunity to discuss any aspect of parenting they wish.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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