Bill and Joanne have been married for ten years and have two children. Recently, a number of family-related problems have occurred, causing Bill and Joanne a great deal of difficulty. Their coping mechanisms seem to be largely ineffective under the strain of these problems. The text labels Bill and Joanne’s situation as an illustration of


Answer: Stressor overload

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__________ are perceived as violators of society's rules, truths and values

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