The Most Difficult Transition in Married Life Is Typically

question 23

Multiple Choice

The most difficult transition in married life is typically

• A)the birth of a first child.
• B)the death of a spouse.
• C)the last child leaving home.
• D)retirement.

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Definitions:

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the mind that mediates between the conscious and the unconscious and is responsible for reality testing and a sense of personal identity.

Executive

Pertains to high-level management roles in organizations, responsible for making major decisions and directing overall operations.

Personality

A combination of emotional, attitudinal, and behavioral response patterns of an individual that are characteristic over time and across situations.

Gratification

The state of being pleased or fulfilled.