According to the text, which of the following programs could be characterized as tertiary prevention?
A) intervention for couples who are severely distressed and are at imminent risk for divorce
B) a premarital education program designed to teach couples skills that will prevent future marital distress
C) a Òmarriage checkupÓ that identifies couples at risk for future marital dissolution and provides feedback and suggestions on how to improve their marriages
D) a brochure, published by the government and mailed to all married couples, that provides useful tips on how to have a more satisfying relationship

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Tertiary prevention refers to interventions aimed at reducing the negative impact of an already existing problem, such as helping couples who are already experiencing severe marital distress and are at risk for divorce. Option A fits this description, while the other options seem to be more focused on primary or secondary prevention.

According to the Text, Which of the Following Programs Could