Practical and Emotional Problems That Accompany the Maintenance of an Extramarital

question 132

Multiple Choice

Practical and emotional problems that accompany the maintenance of an extramarital affair include all EXCEPT:

• A) legal problems.
• B) a private place to meet.
• C) coping with guilt and anxiety.
• D) the risk of jeopardizing the primary relationship.

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Definitions:

Ideal Self

An individual's conception of themselves in terms of their aspirations, goals, and standards of perfection, often serving as a motivational guide.

Downward Social Comparisons

This occurs when individuals compare themselves to others who are worse off in order to feel better about their own situation or abilities.

Self-Image

The personal viewpoint of an individual about themselves, including beliefs about appearance, personality, and capabilities.

Reference Group

A group that individuals use as a standard for evaluating themselves and their own behaviors, influencing their attitudes and behaviors.