Compare the benefits and negative effects of marriage improvement programs

What will be an ideal response?


The benefits are awareness, development of goals, building couple- and self-esteem, and prevention. The negative effects include the idea that the outcome may be illusionary or temporary, not enough emphasis on the individual difference, divisive influences, and rigidity in the couple's communication patterns. In addition, a failure to follow through on new techniques may lead to guilt or resentment.

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Compared to 41 other countries including the United States, Canada has the highest percentage of adults with an associate's degree or higher.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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In which of the following situations are accusations of child abuse becoming more common?

a. Tara's parents are in court determining who she can live with. b. Nick was recently adopted. c. Wyatt is an African American male in a two-parent family. d. Paul and Megan both work outside of the home.

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The importance of masturbation for women is:

a. a prolonged plateau phase. b. the ability to experience orgasm. c. understanding male sexuality. d. creating time for themselves.

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