Patrizia and Saul Have Been Married for Five Years, and Recently

question 24

Multiple Choice

Patrizia and Saul have been married for five years, and recently adopted a seven-year-old boy from Africa. According to the text, which of the following would be true about their social relationship?

• A) Patrizia and Saul's relationship will become even more intimate and intense.
• B) They now have a serious dyadic relationship.
• C) Patrizia and Saul have a completely new set of social dynamics to adjust to.
• D) Their social relationship has not changed significantly.

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