Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Transition

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the transition to parenthood?

• A) All mothers are satisfied with their partners' efforts in parenting.
• B) Women do less than an hour of additional work during the transition to parenthood in comparison to 40 minutes for men.
• C) Couples agree that babies either bring them closer or move them apart.
• D) Research shows that all married couples report an increase in marriage satisfaction after the baby is born.

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Definitions:

Fixed-Interval Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a certain amount of time has passed.

Variable-Interval Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a random amount of time has passed.

Fixed-Ratio Reinforcement

Giving out a reward after a certain number of behaviors.

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology where behaviors are increased or strengthened by providing a reward or positive outcome after the desired behavior is performed.