Which of the following statements about late-life marital discord is true?
A) Older adults are less likely than younger adults to say that their partner makes too many demands.
B) Men tend to expend more energy trying to work on a troubled relationship.
C) Women often protect themselves from the energy drain of a troubling relationship by avoiding discussion.
D) When marital dissatisfaction exists, it often takes a greater toll on women than on men.
D
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a. task-oriented b. social-oriented c. relationship-oriented d. communication-oriented
As a child, Robin was frequently surrounded by many people and came to see herself as a very sociable person. As an adult, she has chosen a career that requires her to interact with other people on a daily basis. As a result, Robin is becoming even more sociable than before. This process is called ________.
a. the approach-avoidance goal system b. reciprocal determinism c. vicarious learning d. the expectancy value theory