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What is the median age for first marriage in the US for women? For men?

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26, 28 for men

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What does the term emerging adulhood refer to?

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Young adults have left adolescence

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What are the four pitfalls named by the authors that have arisen as he result of the current dating and courtship culture?

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1- Pessimism about marriage
2- Get ahead before getting wed
3- Hanging out before Hooking up
4- Acceptance of cohabitation

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How has the focus on financial independence before getting married a shift from previous generations?

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In the past, couples wanted to work together to achieve financial milestones, instead of doing this before getting married

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What are the risk factors for delaying marriage into the late twenties or thirties to “get ahead”?

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increase risk factors for divorce like premarital sex and cohabitation

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List the four reasons named hat the Whitehead & Popenoe study suggested that young men are unwilling to marry early

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1- i can get sex without marriage
2- fear marriage will require too many chagnes and compromises
3- face few social pressures to marry
4- want to enjoy single life as long as they can

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How many of all marriages in the US today are preceded by cohabitation?

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More than half

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T or F couples who cohabit before marriage are more likely to divorce than couples who do not cohabitate

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True

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What does ELder Bednar say about the “checklist” approach to dating? What is a better focus?

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arrogant to think that someone else needs to have these things for you.
Focus on the becoming approach to dating

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What do you personlaly think Elder Holland means in saying that “you separate dating from discipleship at your peril”?

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more of a personal opinion question, if those are separated, you risk separatig your faith from your dating, ow can you expect to make positive decisions about dating and courtship; how iwll you recive the lord’s help in the process?

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Scholars have found that young adult’s readiness for mariage is largely determined by two factors, what are they?

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the ability to love: allows you to not fear rejection, have courage/feel vulnerable/ willing to trust others
the ability to communicate: the ability to bargain, problem solve, and make decisions; effective communication: empathetic listening and clear-sending communication

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What is the concept of soul mate marriage, and what have the prophets said about it?

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That there is only one person with whom you can be compatible, and is the matching other half… Spencer W. Kimball says it doesn’t exist

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What do the ABCDE’s stand for in Levinger’s five phase model of romantic relationship development?

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A: Awareness of or Acquaintance with another person
B: Buildup of the relationship
C: Continuation following commitment to a long-term relationship
D: Deterioration or Decline in the interdependence of the couple
E: Ending of the relationship

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What were the results of the research about those who had unhealthy family backgrounds and had or had not come to terms with them?

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Had not come to terms: Lowest romantic relationship quality

Had come to terms: had romantic relationship quality scores very similar to those from healthy family backgrounds.

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T or F Negative expressions of personality, such as depression, anxiety and immurity have a negative effect on relationship satisfacction.

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True

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In assessing mutual interest, the affinity testing found several effective and ineffective strategies, list two of each:

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Effective:
1- Approaching touchinng or moving closer and then gauging response
2- Confronting (asking a person o go out with you)
Ineffective:
1- Diminishing self (looking for agreement after acknowledging weaknesses in your character)
2- Networking (asking mutual friends or acquaintances about another’s interest level)

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What are some of the prosocial intenance behaviors that help an acquaintanceship move to the next level (i.e., buildup)?

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-high levels of routine contact and activity
providing emotional support and positivity
-talking about the relaionship
-instrumental support (sharing feelings or giving advice)

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What elements of group activities is probably not the negative kind of hanging out that the Church leaders discourage?

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Spending time together in the company of several potential eternal companions that is a) clearly directed toward finding out if the person could be a good possibility for marriage, b) has a short time limit, an c) doesn’t take acvantage of anyone.

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What are the three “P” Characteristics of a date?

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Paid for
Planned ahead
Paired Off

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What two elements made mutual influence hard to maintain according to Pugmire?

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  • If the relationship started out physical

- unequal relationships (where power and control were exercised disproportionately by either the man or the woman)

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Identify some typical charcteristics of mature and immature love

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Mature:
Emotionally= lasting passion, desire for companionship vs. possessiveness or jealousy
Belief= Love is something you decide and means commitment and trust vs. Love is blind or external to us
Behavior: Creates an environement of growth and development, allows partner space for growth vs. Selfish, lustful, concern only for satisfying needs, clinging, over-dependent

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Describe some gospel principles that will help to ease pain or to heal when breaking up is necessary

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prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compassion, and work

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T or F In the continuance or comitment stage of a relationship, individuals should be open with each other about their doubts and insecurities?

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True

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What did Elder Scot say about wedding preparation versus marriage preparation?

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Don’t let the receptions, wedding invitations, breakfasts, farewells, etc. overshadow the sacred temple experience.

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Who is the author of “The Seven principles for making marriage work?”

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John Gottman

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25
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What are the six foundational processes discussed in this chapter?

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1 Personal commitment to the covenant of marriage
2 Love and friendship
3 Positive interaction
4 Accepting influence from your spouse
5 Respectfully handle differences and solve prob lems
6 Continuing courtship throught the years

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Describe the difference between a contractual arriage and a covenant marriage

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Contractual marriages is all about personal benefit, once the going gets tough I get going. Covenant marriages is about working through trials together.

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27
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Draw and describe the triangle model of marriage taught by Bednar

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God-Husband-wife-God.

28
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List several marital processes that nurture covenant comitment in marriage

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1 Intentional personal dedication
2 Exclusive cleaving and unity
3 Practice spiritual patterns

29
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Describe the difference between love’ and “being in love” as differentiated by C.S. Lewis.

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Love is not merely a feeling, it is a deep unity (couples can love each other, even when they don’t like each other). Being in love is the explosion that starts the train

30
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List several ways to nurture love and friendship in a marriage

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1 Get in sync with your partner’s love languages
2 Talk as friends (validate, dont’ give advice unasked for)
3 Respond to bids for connection
4 Set goals for couple interaction

31
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What is the typical positive to negative interaction ratio for couples in stable marriages?

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5 to 1

32
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Why is it important to share power and accept influence in marriage?

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Men and women must share power because it is a team effort and without interdependence and unity one spouse is left out to dry

33
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T or F Even the best of marriages experience some disagreements between spouses and the key to a successful marriage is how they are handled.

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True

34
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Name some key pinciples for dealing with disagreements in marriage

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1 Prevention
2 Eliminate destructive interaction patterns
3 Calm yourself first
4 Bring up concern softy, gently, and privately
5 Learn to make and receive repair attempts
6 soothe yourself and each other
7 Reach a consensus about a solution

35
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what is an entropic family?

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Tendence of a physical system to lose energy over time.

36
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How can an entropic marriage system be avoided?

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marriage should b viewed as an eternal courtship, not the end of dating your spouse.
1 Continue courting your spouse
2 Attend to the Little things
3 be intentional about doing things every day to enrich the marriage (remember the 3 rituals,, connections rituals, love rituals, and celebration rituals)
4 Spend at least 5 hours per week strengthening your relationship

37
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What is the difference between power processes and power outcomes relating to equal partnership in marriage?

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process: pattern of interaction among couples, the communication techniques they use with each other when trying to ake decisions
power outcomes: which spouse typically makes the final decision when there are differing opinions between the spouses

38
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What are the three expectations about expectations in marriage?

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1 Be clear about what you expect
2 Be aware of what you expect
3 Be reasonable about what you expect

39
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What are the three attitudes parents should impart to their children about sex?

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1 Sex should occur in marriage
2 sex in marriage brings joy
3 It’s OKAY to talk about sex with a parent

40
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What are some of the negative impacts of infidelity?

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sspiritual harm, traumatic impact on spouse, confuse chidren, STDs

41
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Name a few inerpersonal factors that are associated with infidelity

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marital instability, inequality in marital relations, dishonesty

42
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Name some specific preventative measures that can guard against marital infidelity?

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have boundaries, be fiercely loyal

43
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T or F Marital infidelity by one of the partners to a marriage in almost every case leads to divorce

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False

44
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What are some of the health benefits of marriage?

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Married adults were healthier compared to non-married
less likely to die prematurely
better recovery from illness and surgery
happier
young adults immediately have reduced symptoms of depression

45
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What are the economic benefits of being married?

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More economically stable
even with lower income, more financially secure, able to get access to better housing/food/services ie health care than non-married, cohabitating, and unwed mothers

46
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List some of the researched risks that children in divorced families may experience

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less likely to graduate
twice as likely to doubt parents religious beliefs
less likely to attend church
greater risk for early sexual behavior and pregnancy
much more likely to experience a divorce when they marry

47
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What are the three elements that President Faust listed as possible “just cause” for seeking a divorce?

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Prolong difficulties
Apparently irredeemable relationship
Destruction of human dignity

48
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Elder Oaks said, “I strongly urge you and those who advise you to face up to the reality that for most marriage problems, the remedy is not divorce but ——, often the cause is not compatibility but ———.”

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1 - the remedy is not divorce but repentance

2 - Often the cause is not compatibility but selfishness

49
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Tell what the prophets and apostles have said about the mothering role

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1 Motherhood is near to divinity

2 it is the highest, holiest service to be assumed by mankind

50
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What does the attachment theory tell us about the importance of mother-child relationships?

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it is critical to a child’s healthy social-emotional development

51
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What are the three critical roles that mothers play in their child’s development?

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1 creating an environment of safety, peace, and learning
2 the emotional work they perform to maintain and develop individual well-being and family relations
3 Cognitive stimulation and teaching

52
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In adapting to individual circumstances, research shows that children do better under the challenging circumstances of divorce, poverty, and a parent’s mental or eotional disability when what practices are being observed?

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Rituals and routines such as family dinner, prayer, assigned chores and responsibilities, and consistent wholesome recreation

53
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What have the prophets said about the mothering role?

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The mothering role of self-sacrifice is a divine role equal to the priesthood.

54
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The most important of the Lord’s work you or I will ever do will be — – — —— – —- — —-.” - _____

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within the walls of your own home.” Harold B lee

55
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What are the five fundamental principles of generativ fathering empahasized in chapter 13:

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1 Preside
2 Partner
3 Be Present
4 Provide
5 Protect
56
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Partnering (with regards to generative fatherhood) means?….

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How he works with and executes his role as a partner to his wife and children.

57
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What is the secret ingredient that helps faers to do their best work with their children?

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The relationship he has with the child’s mother.

58
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What are 2 findings that characterize the difference in a man who is religious and he who isn’t

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1 Sexually chaste before marriage and faithful after

2 Be and remain committed to marriage and children during times of difficulty

59
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If a person who is not active religiously asks you about the value and benefit of religious practices in the home, what might you name to start a discussion?

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Sharing a faith and praying together are preventative measures against divorce

60
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Even though social science findings may be weak, ambiguous, or only correlational, why are they still useful?

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They can serve as guides to the best guess about what course to pursue when a decision needs to be made and all of the choices contain uncertainties

61
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Why do social sciences not speak of agency?

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Social science is about explaining human phenomena that can be explained, or are behavioral summaries about what most people would do in certain situations.

62
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What does the proclamation seem to say about the interaction between agency and one’s genetic and environment?

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We have the ability to choose to obey God’s commandments and will be held accountable for the discharge of our duties.

63
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When the social science research does not particularly seem to uphold a particular tenant of the proclamation, what are some possibilities for the reasons of this discrepancy?

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Studies compare groups, sometimes the media fails to demonstrate the difference between the groups that are outlined in the study; and sometimes there just isn’t enough research done on a particular subject to provide substantial proof

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Why did the author of Chapter 30 “A Guide to Using social science findings” conclude that “trying to live and raise a family by attending only to social science is a recipe for disaster”?

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Social science research is often ambiguous and probabilistic, one can’t expect success all the time; however they can be useful.

65
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Which prophet restored the sealing power to the earth?

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elijah

66
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Which latterday prophet presented the world with the Proclamation on the Family

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President Hinckley

67
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T or F As spirit children of Heavnely Father in the preexistence, all of those who are here on earth learned about the doctrine of eternal families and the atonment that would be wrought by Jesus Christ.

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True

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