Which of the Following Is the Most Likely Result of the Effects

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the most likely result of the effects of divorce on a child in the United States?

• A) Nubia's peers tease her because her father no longer lives in her family's house.
• B) Jacinta spends more time with her grandfather and therefore engages in more misbehavior.
• C) Mekwi gets poorer grades and behaves aggressively towards his classmates.
• D) Njal is happier and does better in school after his mother remarries his stepfather.

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Definitions:

Transactional Model

A communication theory that emphasizes the reciprocal nature of the communication process, where each participant alternates roles as sender and receiver.

Yerkes-Dodson Law

A theory suggesting there is an optimal level of arousal for the best performance of a task; too little or too much arousal can negatively impact performance.

Attribution Theory

A psychological theory that attempts to explain how individuals infer the causes of their own and others' behaviors.

Eustress

Positive stress that motivates, focuses energy, and feels exciting, improving performance and well-being.