Improvements in Unhappy Marriages Come About for Various Reasons

question 25

Multiple Choice

Improvements in unhappy marriages come about for various reasons. Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons cited in the text?

• A) the passage of time (children got older, job or other problems improved)
• B) hormonal changes (helped with moods and fighting)
• C) partners' efforts to work on problems, make changes, and communicate better
• D) individual partners made personal changes (travel, work, hobbies, etc.)

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Definitions:

Reckless Disregard

Reckless disregard denotes a conscious indifference to the rights or safety of others or a known risk, acting without concern for the likely consequences.

Fraudulent Misrepresentation

A false statement made knowingly, without believing in its truth, or recklessly, with the intention to deceive and induce another party to enter into a contract.

Liable

Liable means being legally responsible for something, typically involving financial compensation or another form of restitution.

Reliance

The act of relying or depending on something, often related to a belief or action based on certain expectations or promises.