Observing Communication Patterns in Adoptive and Biologically- Related Two-Parent Families,yielded

question 39

Multiple Choice

Observing communication patterns in adoptive and biologically- related two-parent families,yielded four communication patterns with similar proportions of adoptive and nonadoptive families in each,but difficulties in communication

• A) were more significantly related to teens' problems in biologically related families.
• B) had few associations with problems in either group.
• C) were more predictive of teens' problems in adoptive families.
• D) were ignored by parents.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of mental discomfort occurring when a person holds conflicting beliefs, attitudes, or values, leading to motivation to reduce the dissonance.

Attitude Accessibility

The ease with which an attitude can be retrieved from memory, impacting how quickly and consistently it influences an individual's response to related objects or situations.

Implicit Attitudes

Unconscious beliefs or feelings that may influence behavior and understanding, without conscious awareness.

Simple Attitude

A basic or uncomplicated viewpoint or belief about a person, object, or issue.