Describe the Problems That Couples Face as They Begin the Transition

question 32

Essay

Describe the problems that couples face as they begin the transition to parenthood.

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Definitions:

Prosocial

Acting in ways that tend to benefit others.

Reciprocal Helping

Reciprocal helping is a social behavior where an individual aids another with the expectation that the help will be returned in the future, enhancing survival chances for both.

Frustration-Aggression Hypothesis

The idea that the more frustrated a person feels, the more likely the person is to act aggressively.

Risky-Shift Effect

The phenomenon where a group collectively decides on a course of action that is more extreme than they would have decided individually.