Which of the following statements is true of stepfamilies?

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Research shows that about two-thirds of stepfamilies are formed after a divorce, while one-third is formed due to death of a spouse. Option B is incorrect as research suggests that stepfamilies are more likely to have elementary and secondary school-aged children rather than infants or preschool children. Option C is incorrect as the histories and multiple relationships involved in stepfamilies make adjustment between the couples more complex rather than simpler. Option D is incorrect as research shows that stepfather families are more common, and the mother may or may not have custody of the children.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Stepfamilies