Melissa Is Married to Both Jacques and Ian at the Same

question 98

Multiple Choice

Melissa is married to both Jacques and Ian at the same time.What marriage pattern does this exemplify?

• A) same-sex marriage
• B) polyandry
• C) polygyny
• D) polygamy

Understand key concepts and terminologies in developmental science.

Identify the historical influences and individuals that contributed to the field of developmental psychology.

Recognize the importance of nature and nurture in human development.

Grasp the concept of stages and patterns of development across the lifespan.

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Definitions:

Suppress Dissension

The act of preventing or reducing disagreement or opposition, typically within a group or organization.

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by diminished self-consciousness, reduced social identity, and disinhibited behavior, often occurring in group settings.

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Self-Serving Bias

The common habit of a person taking credit for positive events or outcomes, but blaming outside factors for negative events.