Cohabiting Couples Experience More Violence Than Married Couples Do

question 11

Multiple Choice

Cohabiting couples experience more violence than married couples do.This is a _____ influence on violence.

• A) relational
• B) situational
• C) distal
• D) stylistic

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Criteria

Standards or principles by which something is judged or decisions are made.

Psychologically Healthy

Pertains to a state of mental and emotional well-being where an individual can use their cognitive and emotional capabilities, function in society, and meet the ordinary demands of everyday life.

Trait Theory

A psychological perspective that focuses on the identification and measurement of consistent personality characteristics (traits) that vary among individuals.

Allport

Refers to Gordon Allport, a psychologist known for his theory of personality that emphasized the uniqueness of the individual and the concept of personal traits.