Gottman and Levenson (2000) Found That __________ Predicts Divorce Early

question 98

Multiple Choice

Gottman and Levenson (2000) found that __________ predicts divorce early in marriage, while __________ predicts divorce later in marriage.

• A) negative emotions; lack of positive emotions
• B) lack of positive emotions; negative emotions
• C) having children; negative emotions
• D) Negative emotions predict divorce at any point in marriage.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

An educational method where behavior intensity is altered through rewards or penalties.

Classical Conditioning

A behavioral learning process in which two stimuli are regularly paired; the response initially caused by the second stimulus is ultimately solely caused by the first stimulus.

Behavioral Control

Techniques and principles used to influence individual behavior, often involving reinforcement and punishment to shape actions.

Puzzle Boxes

Experimental devices used in animal behavior studies, particularly with cats and dogs, to test problem-solving abilities; subjects have to escape or retrieve a reward from the box.