The Socialization Hypothesis Further Explains the Inter-Generational Transmission of Divorce

question 22

Multiple Choice

The socialization hypothesis further explains the inter-generational transmission of divorce by putting forward the notion that _____.

• A) our culture has too greatly affected the marital expectations of children of divorce
• B) because interaction with biological parents is stressed and compounded their lack of parental involvement predisposes them to divorce
• C) relational stress is genetically correlated
• D) because children of divorce have less experience with successful marital role models their inability to adequately cope with the difficulties of marital living puts them at greater risk for divorce

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Definitions:

Cognitive Error

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Beck's Views

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