One of the Most Damaging Consequences of the No-Fault Divorce

question 19

Multiple Choice

One of the most damaging consequences of the no-fault divorce laws is that they

• A) have tripled the divorce rate.
• B) keep people from trying to settle their differences.
• C) are unavailable in most states.
• D) systematically impoverish women and their children.

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Definitions:

Referent Other

An individual or group that people compare themselves to for the purpose of evaluating their own behavior, abilities, or beliefs.

Perceived Inequity

The sense of feeling under-rewarded or over-rewarded in comparison with others.

Inputs Ratio

Measurement comparing the amount or quality of resources used to the output or results achieved, often used in productivity and efficiency analysis.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation that categorizes needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting that individuals seek to fulfill these needs in a hierarchical order.