Muhammad and Alia Are in Their Twenties

question 31

Multiple Choice

Muhammad and Alia are in their twenties. They share a household and an intimate sexual relationship with one another. They feel that their arrangement works well, since they are able to share the rent, the bills, and household responsibilities with one another. As economic conditions worsen, they see more of their friends in this type of relationship as well. Also, both of their parents are divorced and Muhammad and Alia are both concerned that this could be a path that they could follow. Muhammad and Alia's social relationship is best described as

• A) cohabitation.
• B) a trial marriage.
• C) an extended family.
• D) a conjugal family.

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Definitions:

Unconditional Positive Regard

A non-judgmental acceptance and support of a person regardless of what the person says or does, often used in therapeutic settings.

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning by linking an environmental trigger with a naturally existing stimulus, which brings about a learned behavior.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

A form of psychotherapy that focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviors to improve mental health.

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on revealing and resolving unconscious conflicts, based on the theories of psychoanalysis.