During the Middle Phase of Disaffection in a Marriage,spouses ______

question 95

Multiple Choice

During the middle phase of disaffection in a marriage,spouses ______.

• A)realize their marriage was a mistake
• B)question whether to leave the relationship
• C)blame themselves
• D)try harder to please their spouse

Understand the concepts of family structures and dynamics.

Recognize the legal rights and implications of various family forms.

Define and identify types of marriages and unions.

Identify societal pressures and stigma related to family and individual roles.

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Definitions:

Psychoanalytic Theories

A set of theories originated by Sigmund Freud that emphasize the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.

Early-Childhood Experiences

Events, interactions, and a range of stimuli in the first few years of life that significantly influence an individual's developmental trajectory and personality formation.

Cognitive Theorist

A scholar or researcher who studies the mental processes involved in perception, memory, judgment, and decision making.

Piaget

refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in developmental psychology and his theory of cognitive development in children.