When a Group of Researchers Cited in the Text Examined

question 3

Multiple Choice

When a group of researchers cited in the text examined the relationship between actual divorces and perceived barriers to divorce, they found that only three of the nine barriers studied were associated with a lower likelihood of divorce. Which of the following is NOT one of these?

• A) when wife's income was a smaller percentage of the family income
• B) when church attendance was high
• C) when there was a new child
• D) when the parties involved realize that something must be done

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Definitions:

Recall

The mental process of retrieving information from the past, without the aid of external cues.

Atkinson-Shiffrin Model

A theory of human memory that proposes memory is processed through three systems: sensory memory, short-term memory, and long-term memory.

Memory

The mental capacity to store, retain, and recall information and experiences from the past.

Working Memory System

A mental system that has a restricted ability and is in charge of briefly maintaining information ready for processing.