Therapists Working with New Parents Report That Many Couples __________

question 17

Multiple Choice

Therapists working with new parents report that many couples __________.

• A) take longer paid employment leave than is necessary after the birth of a child
• B) are unaware of the potential impact of a new baby on their marital relationship
• C) know a lot about caring for infants because caregiving comes naturally to most people
• D) gain little benefit from participating in groups designed to ease the transition to parenthood

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Definitions:

Ethos, Pathos, Logos

The three modes of persuasion in rhetoric, referring to the appeal to ethics, emotion, and logic, respectively.

Attention, Need

The psychological concept that explains individuals' requirements for notice and recognition from others.

Self-disparaging Humor

A form of humor in which an individual makes fun of themselves in a light-hearted manner, often to ease tension or appear more relatable.

Competent

Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to do something successfully.