Flexibility, Bonding, and Relationship Building; Open and Clear Communication; and Empathy

question 8

Multiple Choice

Flexibility, bonding, and relationship building; open and clear communication; and empathy are considered ______.

• A) the end goals of divorce mediation
• B) characteristics of resiliency in stepfamilies that support family well-being
• C) characteristics important for the sibling subsystem to negotiate with the stepparents
• D) unrealistic goals for stepfamilies within the first 3 years of residing together

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Definitions:

Love Yourself

The practice of accepting, caring for, and valuing oneself, often seen as foundational to mental health and resilient relationships.

Dismissing Avoidant Attachment

Style of attachment in which people are low on anxiety but high on avoidance; they tend to view partners as unreliable, unavailable, and uncaring.

Social Anxiety

The fear of being judged or negatively evaluated by others, leading to significant distress in social situations.

Dismissing Avoidant Attachment

A type of attachment style where individuals maintain their independence and emotional distance in relationships.