In a Study of Couples Where One Partner Was Studying

question 56

Multiple Choice

In a study of couples where one partner was studying for the New York State bar exam, how did the stress crossover effect change in the 4 weeks immediately preceding the exam date?

• A) It did not change; the stress crossover effects were consistent throughout the 4-week study period.
• B) The stress crossover effect became stronger; the closer the exam date, the more the stress the examinee experienced, and the worse the partner's moods became.
• C) There was a U-shaped change in the stress crossover effect; at the beginning and at the end of the 4-week study, there was a strong crossover effect of the examinee's distress and the partner's mood but a weaker effect in the middle 2 weeks.
• D) The stress crossover effect became weaker; the closer the exam date, the less the examinee's stress affected the partner's mood.

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Definitions:

Causation

The act or process of causing something to happen or exist; the relationship between cause and effect.

Cohesiveness

Cohesiveness in a group involves the strength of the bonds among its members, influencing the group's unity and effectiveness in achieving goals.

Observational Methods

Research strategies that involve systematically watching behaviors in natural settings and recording what is seen in an objective manner.

Self-report Methods

Research techniques that involve individuals providing their own written or verbal reports of their experiences or behaviors.