When a Marriage Breaks Up, Almost Everyone Experiences All of the Following

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a marriage breaks up, almost everyone experiences all of the following, except

• A) separation distress.
• B) distress which is real but does not last forever.
• C) a lack of apprehension.
• D) centering their attention on the missing partner.

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Definitions:

Sang And Prayed

Expression suggesting the act of singing and offering prayers, often in a religious or spiritual context.

Effort Justification

The phenomenon where people attribute a greater value to outcomes they have put effort into achieving, regardless of the actual value.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests discomfort arises when an individual holds contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes, leading them to change one to reduce the dissonance.

Long-term Relationships

Romantic or platonic connections between individuals that are maintained over a prolonged period, often characterized by mutual support and commitment.