Suppose That You Notice That Relationships That Are Formalized by Marriage

question 33

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you notice that relationships that are formalized by marriage or other contractual arrangement tend to be more stable than relationships that are not formalized.A search-theory based explanation for this observation is that

• A)formalization increases the cost of continuing to search for a better partner.
• B)formal relationships are entered into only after a complete search of alternatives.
• C)formal arrangements are a necessary part of any optimal search strategy.
• D)remaining in long-term relationships is generally a dominant strategy.

Analyze the role of hormones in influencing behavior.

Explain the electro-chemical mechanisms of neuronal communication and the role of genetics in behavior.

Identify and understand various symptoms and terminology related to schizophrenia.

Recognize the most common types of hallucinations associated with schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Primary Appraisal

The initial evaluation process where an individual assesses the significance of a stressor to determine its potential impact.

Secondary Appraisal

The cognitive process involved in evaluating the potential impact of a stressor and determining how to cope with it.

Exhaustion Stage

The final phase of the stress response, where the body has depleted its energy resources by continually trying but failing to recover from stress.

General Adaptation Syndrome

A model that describes the body's response to stress in three stages: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.