Troy and Helen Are Both 55 and Have Been Married

question 42

Multiple Choice

Troy and Helen are both 55 and have been married for 20 years. However, they have grown apart and essentially live as housemates. Troy and Helen are best classified as:

• A) emotionally divorced.
• B) empty nested.
• C) being in part-time cohabitation.
• D) being in a substitute marriage.

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Definitions:

Emotional Processes

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Self-discrepancy Theory

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Daily Influence

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