Research Suggests That the Processes of Disillusionment and Disengagement Play

question 33

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that the processes of disillusionment and disengagement play a role in relationship dissolution. Which of the following statements illustrates the cognitive disconnection component of these processes?

• A) "We're so different; it's like we've become strangers."
• B) "I feel nothing for her anymore."
• C) "All my feelings of love have disappeared."
• D) "She can go to the party by herself; I'm not interested"

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Definitions:

Emotion

A rephrased definition: An affective state triggered by one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others, often accompanied by physiological changes.

Circumcision Rites

Traditional ceremonies involving the removal of the foreskin of the penis, often associated with cultural or religious practices.

Maslow's Hierarchy

A theory in psychology proposed by Abraham Maslow that suggests human needs are arranged in a hierarchy from physiological needs to self-actualization.

Physiological Needs

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