Tom and Judy Have Been Dating for a Long Time

question 25

Multiple Choice

Tom and Judy have been dating for a long time. They are attracted to each other and feel that they are very compatible in terms of their attitudes and values. Recently, they have begun to think about marriage and how suitable they would be as husband and wife. According to Murstein's stage model, Tom and Judy are in the _______ stage of relationship development.

• A) stimulus
• B) intimacy
• C) value
• D) role

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Definitions:

Conduct Disorder

A repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in children and adolescents in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated.

Impulsive Physical Aggression

The sudden, violent act towards others without premeditation, often as a result of impulsivity.

Childhood-onset Conduct Disorder

A mental disorder diagnosed in childhood or adolescence characterized by a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior that violates the rights of others or societal norms.

Behavioral Problems

Actions or patterns of behavior in individuals that are socially unacceptable or disrupt others' ability to function.