Survey Data Reveal That About _______ of All First Marriages

question 36

Multiple Choice

Survey data reveal that about _______ of all first marriages in the U.S. end in divorce or permanent separation.

• A) 10%
• B) 30%
• C) 40%
• D) 75%

Understand the challenges and considerations in building a therapeutic alliance.

Grasp the concept of evidence-based practice in psychotherapeutic treatment.

Describe the impact of pharmacological interventions on psychological disorders.

Recognize the principles and aims of different therapeutic approaches and their effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Diathesis-Stress Model

A psychological theory that explains behavior as a predispositional vulnerability together with stress from life experiences.

Operant Conditioning

A training approach in which behavior intensity is changed through rewards or discouragements.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves using unpleasant stimuli to discourage undesirable behaviors.

Classical Conditioning

A method of conditioning in which the pairing of two stimuli results in a response initially elicited by the second stimulus being evoked by the first stimulus after repeated associations.