Which of the Following Is NOT One of the Three

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the three theories proposed for why individuals who are children of divorced parents have twice the risk of becoming divorced themselves?

• A) Children of divorced parents imitate their parents' behavior.
• B) Children of divorced parents enter into their own marriages with less commitment.
• C) Children of divorced parents marry earlier.
• D) Children of divorced parents have anger and resentment that carries over into their own marriages.

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Definitions:

Biological Perspective

An approach in psychology that examines psychological disorders and behaviors in terms of their biological or physiological underpinnings.

Learning Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the effects of experience on behavior.

Sociocultural Perspective

A psychological approach that emphasizes the influence of societal and cultural factors on individual behavior and mental processes.

Biological Psychologist

A scientist who studies the physiological bases of behavior in animals and humans, often focusing on the brain's role in behavior.