Don and Flo Have a Tense, Hostile Marriage

question 80

Multiple Choice

Don and Flo have a tense, hostile marriage. They are likely to deal with their children

• A) with general indifference, regardless of their children's behavior.
• B) by ignoring positive behaviors and blaming negative behaviors on the other parent.
• C) by seeking outside assistance from a mental health agency.
• D) with criticism, anger, and punishment.

Recognize the role of physical proximity in the formation of relationships.

Describe the processes and techniques involved in attitude change.

Explain the principle of cognitive dissonance and its effects on behavior and attitudes.

Understand the importance of similarity in interpersonal attraction and its impact on relationships.

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Definitions:

Occipital Lobes

The rearmost lobe in each cerebral hemisphere of the brain, primarily responsible for processing visual information.

Split Brain

A condition resulting from surgery that isolates the brain’s two hemispheres by cutting the fibers (mainly those of the corpus callosum) connecting them.

Conscious Awareness

The state of being fully alert and aware of one’s thoughts, feelings, and environment.

Information Processing

A cognitive approach that likens the mind to a computer, focusing on how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.