Most Divorces Take Place Within the First 10 Years of Marriage

question 21

Multiple Choice

Most divorces take place within the first 10 years of marriage, but about what percentage of divorces in the United States and Canada occur after 20 or more years of marriage?

• A)5%
• B)15%
• C)25%
• D)35%

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Definitions:

Achievement Orientation

A focus on setting and meeting challenging goals, benchmarking success, and a strong desire to accomplish significant tasks.

Individualism

A social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective or state control.

Power Distance

A cultural dimension that describes the extent to which less powerful members of organizations and institutions accept and expect that power is distributed unequally.

Short-Term Orientation

Focusing on immediate outcomes and benefits, often at the expense of long-term goals.