Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 255

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE?

• A) Compared to 30 years ago, the number of married couples with children has sharply declined.
• B) Marital satisfaction tends to decline following the birth of the first child.
• C) In the last few decades, the average age at which people first marry has steadily increased.
• D) Women who have multiple, satisfying, and positive roles, but are nonetheless juggling career, marriage, and family responsibilities, are almost certain to experience the very highest levels of stress.

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Definitions:

Response

In the feedback loop, the impact the message had on the receiver’s knowledge, attitudes, or behaviors during the communication process.

Reinforcement

In a psychological context, a strategy to encourage or strengthen a desired behavior by providing a positive or negative stimulus after the behavior occurs.

Behavioral Learning

The process of acquiring new behaviors or changing existing ones through reinforcement or punishment.

Cue

A cue is a signal or stimulus that influences a person's behavior or actions, often utilized in advertising or product design to trigger consumer response.