According to the Text, Which of the Following Programs Could

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to the text, which of the following programs could be characterized as tertiary prevention?

• A) intervention for couples who are severely distressed and are at imminent risk for divorce
• B) a premarital education program designed to teach couples skills that will prevent future marital distress
• C) a Òmarriage checkupÓ that identifies couples at risk for future marital dissolution and provides feedback and suggestions on how to improve their marriages
• D) a brochure, published by the government and mailed to all married couples, that provides useful tips on how to have a more satisfying relationship

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Definitions:

Social Psychologists

Social psychologists study how people's thoughts, feelings, beliefs, intentions, and goals are constructed within a social context by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.

Configural Model

A model that suggests that elements are perceived and processed holistically rather than as a simple sum of their parts.

First Impressions

Initial judgments or assessments made upon encountering someone or something for the first time, which can be lasting and influential.

Asch

Pertains to a landmark study or perspective in social psychology exploring conformity and the influence of group pressure on individual behavior.