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The partners accept each other's differences and agree to live with them. What is this pattern of adjustment?
Accommodation
Which pattern of adjustment brings the most satisfaction to a marriage?
Compromise
Name an example of active interaction in a relationship.
Going for a walk, doing an activity together, doing a chore together
Name an emotional need that is met through marriage.
Respect, love, self-actualization
Name a barrier to divorce.
Children, money, lonely
Name the first stage of the breakdown of the marriage relationship.
Emotional divorce
This legal term is used to identify a divorce in which neither spouse is being blamed for the divorce.
No-fault
Give an example of legal grounds for divorce.
Cruelty, impotency, addiction, abuse
This type of custody describes children living with one parent.
One-parent custody
In this custody agreement, the children are divided between parents.
Split custody
What is alimony?
A financial settlement paid to a spouse.
Describe what role overload means.
A single parent has too many responsibilities to carry them all out well.
What does it mean to be a petitioner for divorce?
The one who files for divorce.
This theory states that people who have many similarities are more likely to have a satisfying marriage.
Homogamy
Name a personal quality that would be beneficial to bring into the marriage relationship.
Communication, ability to give and receive love, decision making, problem solving
Describe what it means if couples follow the pattern of adjustment 'concession'.
A partner in the relationship gives in to their spouse repeatedly because it is easier.
