Parents Generally Report That Having Children _____ Their Happiness; These

question 7

Multiple Choice

Parents generally report that having children _____ their happiness; these survey results also suggest that marital happiness _____ after children are born.

• A)decreases; increases
• B)increases; decreases
• C)increases; increases
• D)decreases; decreases

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Definitions:

Displacement

In psychology, a defense mechanism where negative feelings are transferred from the original source of the emotion to a less threatening person or object.

Identification

The process by which an individual aligns themselves with the values, beliefs, or behaviors of another person or group.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that represents internalized ideals, morals, and societal norms, guiding behavior through conscience.

Ego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the psyche that mediates demands from the id, superego, and reality.