What Is Likely the Most Important Factor in the Increase

question 6

Multiple Choice

What is likely the most important factor in the increase in divorce over the past hundred years?

• A) more liberal laws
• B) increased stigma of divorce
• C) economic opportunities for men
• D) increase in the social acceptance of divorce

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Definitions:

Prevalence

Prevalence refers to the proportion of a particular population found to be affected by a specific condition at a given time.

Psychological Assessment

The process of testing that uses a combination of techniques to help arrive at some hypotheses about a person and their behavior, personality, and capabilities.

Psychological Testing

The process of administering standardized assessments designed to evaluate an individual's cognitive, emotional, or personality characteristics.

Clinical Significance

An attribute of research results, referring to the practical utility of the treatment studied, which does not follow automatically from the results’ statistical significance.