Fred and Wilma Are in an Unhappy Marriage

question 91

Multiple Choice

Fred and Wilma are in an unhappy marriage. Compared to divorced couples, research indicates they are likely to have

• A) more life satisfaction.
• B) higher levels of happiness.
• C) poorer physical health.
• D) higher self-esteem.

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Definitions:

Pay Attention

The mental activity of focusing attentively on a particular element of one's surroundings while disregarding other stimuli.

Forgets

The failure to remember information or experiences that were once known or familiar.

Schizophrenia

A chronic psychiatric disorder characterized by distorted thoughts, perceptions, emotions, language, sense of self, and behavior.

Dopamine Hypothesis

A theory suggesting that the symptoms of schizophrenia are due to an excess of dopamine activity in the brain.