Laursen and His Colleagues (1998) Found That Patterns of Conflict

question 46

Multiple Choice

Laursen and his colleagues (1998) found that patterns of conflict between families and their children change in what way over the course of adolescence?

• A) The intensity of conflict is high at the start of adolescence but then steadily declines.
• B) The frequency of conflict changes but not the intensity.
• C) The frequency of conflict is high at the start of adolescence and then decreases.
• D) The intensity of conflict does not decline.

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Definitions:

Marital Conflict

Disagreements or disputes between married partners, which can affect their relationship and mental health.

Physiologically Reactive

Pertains to the body's natural physical response to stimuli or changes in the environment.

Avoidance Coping

A stress management strategy involving efforts to evade facing problems, stressors, or emotional distress.

Chronic Disease Progression

The advancement or development of long-lasting diseases over time, often characterized by worsening symptoms and complications.