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The APA supports the legalization of same-sex marriage as of 2004. It has stated that parenting skills and the well-being of children are unrelated to the sexual orientation of the parents.

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How does the government achieve psychological power?

The government achieves psychological power by convincing people that they are dependent on it. Other ways of gaining psychological power appear by being a defender of something. For example, politicians often use hot button issues such as gay marriage or abortion to rally against it and appear as a defender of family values. Ways to gain this psychological power include using various forms of media to convince the public of the importance of particular issues, and to guide them to the appropriate conclusions. An example includes the urgency of the need to go to war with Iraq.


What would be the social biological and psychological advantages and disadvantages of increasing the age of marriage?

There are many social, biological, and psychological advantages and disadvantages of increasing the age of marriage. A biological disadvantage is you would have to wait longer to have children.


How can psychological stress in early adulthood affect physical health and development?

Psychological stress is predominant in early adulthood individual leading a modern stressful life full of insecurity,fear,competitions,responsibility,guilt,including failures in work,profession,parenting,family, or marriage thereby leading to rapid changes in the level of bio chemicals in the dysfunction of vital organs in the body including the human brain and the neural system that in turn give rise to health problems such as allergic conditions,dyspepsia,hypertension involving cardiac problems,schizoid depression leading to lethargy and negativity towards life and health ,dyslexic nervousness and muscular dystrophgy.In extreme cases the ailment can become compulsive obsession,paranoia and schizophrenia affecting the physical health and development of an individual.


What is the word orgin for marriage?

The word "marriage" comes from the Latin word "maritare" meaning to provide with a husband or wife, derived from "maritus" (husband) and "marita" (wife). It has roots in the concept of uniting two individuals in a legal and/or social bond.


Is marriage retarded?

Marriage is a personal choice that can bring fulfillment and companionship to individuals. It is not appropriate to use the term "retarded" in this context as it is derogatory and offensive. It is important to respect individuals' decisions regarding marriage and to use respectful language when discussing the topic.

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Does the American Psychological Association support or oppose same-sex marriage?

The APA voted to support same-sex marriage and parenting in August 2011.


Is same-sex marriage a psychological disorder?

No. Although marriage may be entered into by people with psychological disorders marriage in and of itself is not a psychological disorder. Marriage is a civil legal status in the United States.Along the same lines, and perhaps also addressing the intent of the question, the American Psychiatric Association has taken the position that homosexuality is not a psychological disorder.


How does same-sex marriage cause psychological disorders?

Marriage, per se, does not cause any psychological disorder.


What has the author Steve Dennie written?

Steve Dennie has written: 'Murphy's laws of parenting' -- subject(s): Humor, Parenting, Child rearing 'Murphy's laws of marriage' -- subject(s): Marriage, Humor


What are some resources for gay parents?

Some resources for gay parents are: The Next Family, American Psychological Association, American Academy of Child Adolescent Psychiatry. American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy.


What has the author Rolf Grigat written?

Rolf Grigat has written: 'Lebendige Partnerschaft' -- subject(s): Communication in marriage, Interpersonal conflict, Marriage, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Marriage 'FAMILIENPSYCHOLOGIE'


What has the author Alice Fryling written?

Alice Fryling has written: 'The Art of Spiritual Listening' '7 Lies About Sex' 'Parenting with purpose and grace' -- subject(s): Parenting, Religious life, Family, Christianity 'Seven Lies About Sex' 'Spiritual Compatibility In Dating' 'A handbook for engaged couples' -- subject(s): Christianity, Communication in marriage, Marriage, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Marriage 'Parenting with purpose and grace' -- subject(s): Parenting, Religious life, Family, Christianity


What psychological motives of imagining a dreaming marriage?

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What is psychological incapacity?

In marriage, the term psychological incapacity refers to the utter insensitivity or inability to give meaning and significance to the union. It is the most common ground for annulment of marriage.


Name something most women want to be considered successful at?

work, parenting, cooking, marriage


What is the traditional order of the stages in the family life cycle?

independence, marriage, parenting, launching, aging


Even as an adult name something you've asked for your dad's advice on?

Marriage/datingfinancescarskids/parenting