Eduardo and his wife quarrel often and no longer share a warm and loving relationship. Eduardo's son, Rafael, has an affectionate and close relationship with his father and appears to be relatively unaffected by his parent's marital discord. Which of the following constructs best describes why Rafael continues to thrive in this difficult context?

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The compensatory hypothesis suggests that positive experiences or relationships in one area can offset or compensate for negative experiences in another. In this case, Rafael's close and affectionate relationship with his father compensates for the negative effects of his parents' marital discord, allowing him to continue to thrive despite the difficult family context.

Eduardo and His Wife Quarrel Often and No Longer Share