Which of the Following Statements Regarding Divorce and Psychopathology Is

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding divorce and psychopathology is true?

• A) A causal relationship has been established between psychopathology and a parental divorce.
• B) There is a positive correlation between psychopathology and divorce.
• C) The adverse effects of parental divorce are always temporary.
• D) While a relationship between parental divorce and psychopathology has been established, there are no data to suggest that divorced persons experience an increased rate of psychopathology.

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Definitions:

Psychological Disorders

Mental disorders characterized by patterns of behavior or thought that are significantly distressing or impairing to an individual’s ability to function.

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another in the nervous system.

Neuron

A specialized cell of the nervous system that receives and transmits messages.

Message

A piece of information or communication conveyed from one person or group to another.