Alex and Tricia Have Been Married for Two Years

question 20

Multiple Choice

Alex and Tricia have been married for two years.Recently they felt like they have grown apart.Alex and Tricia plan to attend couples therapy because they know the main goal is to ____.

• A) deemphasize how they express their emotions
• B) determine who is most responsible
• C) improve their communication
• D) boost each other's self-confidence

---

Definitions:

Adrenal Gland

A pair of endocrine glands located above the kidneys that produce a variety of hormones, including adrenaline and cortisol, which help control stress responses, metabolism, and blood pressure.

Pituitary Gland

A small endocrine gland at the base of the brain that releases many hormones and regulates other endocrine glands.

Neurotransmitters

Chemicals in the nervous system that transmit signals across a synapse from one neuron to another.

Recreational Drugs

Substances taken for pleasure rather than for medical reasons, often with the potential for addiction or legal issues.