Melanie's parents frequently argued when she was young and divorced when she was 12 years old.Now that Melanie is in her early 20s,she finds that her romantic relationships are often tense and conflict-ridden.What phenomenon does this reflect?

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This phenomenon reflects intergenerational transmission effects, which refer to the transmission of relationship patterns from one generation to the next. Melanie's parents' frequent arguments and divorce likely had an impact on her own patterns and beliefs about romantic relationships, leading to tension and conflict in her own relationships.

Melanie's Parents Frequently Argued When She Was Young and Divorced