One of the Most Important Factors Leading to an Increased

question 35

Multiple Choice

One of the most important factors leading to an increased divorce rate in the late 19^th century was the

• A) women's growing economic independence as a result of the widespread entry into the professional world.
• B) stresses of urban life.
• C) emerging feminist movement.
• D) passage of more liberal divorce laws.
• E) decline of religious organizations.

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Definitions:

Interpretation

Interpretation involves the process of explaining, understanding, or making sense of something, such as a text, an event, or a behavior, based on personal perspectives or theoretical frameworks.

Attribution Theory

A theory focused on how individuals interpret and assign causes to others' behavior and their own.

Dispositional Attributions

Explaining someone's behavior by attributing it to their personality or character rather than to external factors.

Situational Factors

Refer to external influences that can impact an individual's behavior and decisions in a given context.