Which Statement Is Consistent with the Structural Functionalist View of Divorce

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which statement is consistent with the structural functionalist view of divorce?

• A)The liberalization of laws has made divorce more likely.
• B)Divorce is more likely if other desirable partners are available.
• C)The presence of children reduces the likelihood of divorce.
• D)The patterns of communication between spouses help predict divorce.

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Definitions:

Inferiority Complex

A psychological condition where an individual feels a deep sense of inadequacy and lack of worth compared to others, often leading to overcompensation or withdrawal.

Narcissistic Tendencies

Traits or behaviors characterized by an excessive preoccupation with oneself and a lack of empathy for others.

Superego

In Freudian psychoanalysis, the part of the personality that represents internalized societal norms and morals, and is responsible for feelings of guilt and the striving for perfection.

Neo-Freudians

Psychologists who were influenced by Freud's theories but developed their own theories that differed in significant ways, often emphasizing social and cultural factors.