Which Statement Is True About Couples in Their Forties,fifties,and Sixties

question 60

Multiple Choice

Which statement is true about couples in their forties,fifties,and sixties?

• A) Studies suggest that compared to same-sex couples, heterosexual couples use more effective communication styles.
• B) In interviews, lesbian couples describe more openness and honesty in sharing thoughts and feelings with partners.
• C) Across heterosexual, lesbian, and gay research participants, high conflict predicted deeper psychological intimacy.
• D) Compared to lesbian couples, gay research participants use more effective communication styles with partners.

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Definitions:

Primary Socialization

The early process by which individuals, typically in their childhood, learn and adopt the values, behaviors, and norms of their society or cultural group.

Socializing Influence

The process by which individuals assimilate the norms, values, and behaviors considered appropriate in a given society through interaction with others.

Mass Media

Various mediums of communication intended to reach a large audience, including newspapers, television, radio, and the Internet.

Functionalist

An approach in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of individuals.