In the Case of Annette and Gary, What Is the Challenge

question 49

Multiple Choice

In the case of Annette and Gary, what is the challenge the couple faces in trying to preserve a vital marriage?

• A) Neither Annette nor Gary wants to change.
• B) Annette wants to achieve a new level of competence in work, but her husband and children do not want her to change.
• C) Gary and the children want to have more independence and self-sufficiency, but Annette does not want to give up her caregiving role.
• D) Gary and Annette are experiencing escalating levels of hostility and disenchantment with their relationship.

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Definitions:

Polygyny

A form of marriage in which a man is allowed to have more than one wife simultaneously.

Polyandry

A type of matrimony where a woman is simultaneously married to multiple men.

Biological Family

The family into which a person is born, consisting of direct blood relatives.

Family of Orientation

The family into which a person is born or raised, often consisting of parents and siblings, shaping their early socialization and values.