In a cooperative adoption, the adoption is worked out by the adoptive parents and:

a. the child's legal guardian.
b. the biological parents.
c. a private adoption agency.
d. professional social workers.


Answer: b. the biological parents.

Sociology

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Which description of a television program aligns with the symbolic interactionist theory perspective on culture?

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a. True
b. False
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Sociology

Which of the following statements about the institution of the family is true?

a. The family is understood to mean the same thing across different cultures. b. The family means the same thing across time. c. The institution of the family has only positive effects. d. The institution of the family has the same function across all societies.

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