Which of the Following Is NOT a Reason for the High

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a reason for the high divorce rate in the United States?

• A) the fact that divorce is more socially acceptable
• B) greater opportunities and services for divorced people
• C) high expectations about the quality of marital relationships
• D) the decline of individualism in American culture

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Definitions:

Openness to Experience

A personality trait that features a person's willingness to try new things, engage in abstract thinking, and appreciate art, emotion, adventure, and unusual ideas.

Big Five

Refers to the five broad personality traits considered to describe human personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Hostile Attribution Bias

The tendency to interpret others' behaviors as having hostile intent, even when the behavior is ambiguous or benign.

Disagreeable

Refers to a personality trait characterized by a tendency to be unfriendly, uncooperative, and hostile towards others.