Huston and Melz Called Both Bland and Tempestuous Unions __________

question 44

Multiple Choice

Huston and Melz called both Bland and Tempestuous unions __________ because these two marriage types evidenced only one of two desirable attributes.

• A) "mixed blessing marriages"
• B) halfway marriages
• C) incomplete marriages
• D) "lacking love marriages"

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological phenomenon where an individual experiences discomfort from holding two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values simultaneously.

Conflicting Behaviors

Actions or responses that are contradictory or opposed to one another, often causing confusion or internal conflict.

Attitudes

Attitudes are psychological tendencies expressed by evaluating a particular entity with some degree of favor or disfavor.

Compliance

Compliance involves conforming to a rule, standard, or command, often within societal, legal, or regulatory frameworks.