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Stepfamilies have unique features compared to families in which both biological parents reside. List these unique features.
 
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Question 2

Harmonious couples are characterized by _____.
 
  A) realistic views of marriage
   B) moderate levels of relationship satisfaction
   C) both A and B
   D) None of the above



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Answer to Question 1

(1) Stepfamilies come about because of a loss, through death or divorce; (2) The parent/child relationship has a longer history than the new couple's relationship; (3) A biological parent lives elsewhere; (4) Children in stepfamilies hold membership in two households; (5) The model for stepparenting is ambiguous and poorly defined; (6) No legal relationship exists between stepparents and stepchildren; (7) The children in stepfamilies have additional sets of relatives.

Answer to Question 2

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