Joel Is Divorced and Has Two Children from His Ex-Wife

question 19

Multiple Choice

Joel is divorced and has two children from his ex-wife.Which of the following likely describes the role of Joel's ex-wife now that Joel has remarried?

• A)She can affect the new marriage because she is the mother of Joel's children.
• B)She cannot affect the new marriage because Joel is still very angry at her.
• C)She can cause problems in the new marriage by gossiping with Joel's new wife.
• D)She has no more influence over Joel and cannot affect the new marriage.

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Definitions:

Significant Others

Individuals who have a major importance or influence in one's life, often referring to partners, close friends, or family members.

Divorce

The legal termination of a marriage by a court or other competent body, dissolving the marital union.

Correlated

When two or more variables have a mutual relationship or connection where a change in one is associated with a change in the other.

Marrying Young

The act of entering into a matrimonial union at an early age, often with varying implications for different cultures and societies.