David and Susan Have Been Married for 20 Years

question 57

Multiple Choice

David and Susan have been married for 20 years. Both are less interested in sex than they were at the beginning of their marriage, and their sexual frequency has declined over this period of time. David and Susan's circumstances reflect what the text refers to as

• A) habituation.
• B) intensification.
• C) deterioration.
• D) solidification.

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Definitions:

Mortar Rounds

Projectiles fired from a mortar, which is a type of artillery piece that launches bombs in a high arc.

Civilian Casualties

Non-combatant persons who are injured or killed during an armed conflict or military operation.

Milgram Studies

Experiments conducted by Stanley Milgram exploring obedience to authority, demonstrating individuals' willingness to follow orders even when they cause harm.

Face-To-Face

Direct interaction between people, typically in close physical proximity, allowing for verbal and nonverbal communication.