One of the Classic Ecological Models of Intimate Relationships Is

question 11

Multiple Choice

One of the classic ecological models of intimate relationships is Hill's ABC-X model,developed after World War II.More recently,McCubbin and Patterson developed the double ABC-X model,which differs from the original model in that it:

• A) acknowledges that each element in the original model may change over time.
• B) acknowledges that stress may harm a relationship,or it may bring couples closer together.
• C) addresses the effects on the relationship and on children.
• D) includes elements of the microsystem and the mesosystem.

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Definitions:

Culture

Refers to the shared beliefs, norms, behaviors, and traditions of a group of people or society.

Trust

Confidence in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something.

Negative Message

Communication that conveys bad news, rejection, or feedback that might not be favorably received by the recipient.

Fixing the Problem

Fixing the problem involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving an issue or malfunction to restore the normal or desired operation of a system or relationship.