Dina and Mark Have Been Married for Three Years and Are

question 180

Multiple Choice

Dina and Mark have been married for three years and are expecting their first child. If their relationship follows the most common pattern they can expect that their satisfaction with their marital relationship to _____ after the baby is born.

• A)increase gradually and then plateau
• B)stay the same
• C)decrease
• D)increase sharply

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Definitions:

Elisabeth Kübler-Ross

A psychiatrist known for her theory of the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Five Stages

refers to a model often used to describe the progression through stages of grief and loss, including denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.

Prefrontal Cortex

The part of the brain located at the front of the frontal lobe, associated with decision making, social behavior, and personality expression.

Risky Behaviour

Actions that expose individuals to harm or substantial risk of negative consequences.