Which of the Following Statements Is True Regarding Research into Attachment

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true regarding research into attachment and marriage?

• A)Parental attachment is unrelated to marital success.
• B)About 2/3 of engaged couples described attachment relationships with their parent(s)to be similar to the attachment relationship with the prospective spouse.
• C)Partners who were securely attached to a parent fail to be able to let go of their family of origin attachments in favor of the new marital relationship.
• D)Young married couples argue more about in-laws than they argue about money.

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Standardized instruments used to measure an individual's mental functions, behaviors, or personality traits.

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