The options are missing in this question; here are the options:
According to E. Mavis Hetherington's research, Barney would most likely be categorized as a(n)
A) defeated
B) competent loner
C) enhancer
D) good-enough
The answer to this question is A) defeated
Explanation:
E. Mavis Hetherington is an important Canadian psychologist mainly known for studying divorce and the effects of it. About this, the psychologist proposed divorce is a complex process and has a great impact on those involved. In the case of the spouses, E. Mavis Hetherington proposes four main styles spouses might acquire after divorces such as competent loner, defeated, enhancer, etc.
In the category of defeated this psychologist includes those that do not cope with life after divorce, instead, they experience depression, loneliness, regrets, and other negative feelings, which stop them from thinking positively about the future or adapting to their situation. This category describes Barney because after divorce he feels regretful and depressed; also, he has great difficulty to cope with life or adapt to the situation.
