The Text Indicates That Perhaps the Most Significant Factor in the Comparative

question 12

Multiple Choice

The text indicates that perhaps the most significant factor in the comparative instability of remarriages is

• A) the presence of stepchildren.
• B) the abrasive nature of the partners.
• C) the pessimism of the partners.
• D) economic hardship.

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Definitions:

Projective Tests

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Direct Observation

Assessment in which the professional observes the client engaged in ordinary, day-to-day behavior in either a clinical or natural setting.

Interviews

A method of gathering information through direct communication involving conversational exchange.

Psychotic Individuals

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