When a Couple Begins to Over-Value Togetherness at the Expense

question 18

Multiple Choice

When a couple begins to over-value togetherness at the expense of respecting the individuality of each other, their boundaries become _________ and the relationship becomes ______________.

• A) diffuse; enmeshed
• B) disengaged; diffused
• C) rigid; disengaged
• D) none of these is correct

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Definitions:

Fetal Growth

The process by which a fetus develops and grows inside the mother's womb, influenced by genetic and environmental factors.

Down Syndrome

A genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21.

Genetic Counseling

A process that involves advising individuals and families on the nature, inheritance, and implications of genetic disorders to help them make informed medical and personal decisions.

Fertility

The natural capability to produce offspring; a measure of reproductive efficiency.