Steve thinks his marriage is much better than most of his friends’ marriages, and he doesn’t notice other women. When he was out with some friends, one of his friends commented on how attractive a nearby woman was, but Steve glanced over at her and said, “Nah, she’s not that cute. And she looks high maintenance.” Steve is demonstrating all of the following cognitive relationship maintenance strategies EXCEPT: a. Perceived superiority b. Inattention to alternatives c. Derogation of tempting alternatives d. Cognitive interdependence

Studies have found that individuals often seek relationships with others who confirm their positive or negative views of themselves, so much so that when someone with a negative self-view marries a person who views them favourably, the person with the negative self-view will often withdraw from the marriage. This phenomenon is most consistent with the concept of Question 33Answera.self-enhancementcross outb.self-verificationcross outc.self-efficacycross outd.self-esteem

A couple's traits, such as neuroticism and conscientiousness can influence how satisfied individuals are in their marriage.

Julia seeks out social situations and enjoys interacting with people. She uses facial cues to help her make sense of her social world and trusts in the decisions her caregivers make for her. Julia identifies with which cognitive thinking style?Select one:a.field-emotionally dependentb.field-dependentc.field-independentd.field –emotionally independent

Nicole frequently belittles her boyfriend Tyrone, calling him stupid and worthless, and slaps him when she gets mad. Tyrone also found out that Nicole recently cheated on him with one of his best friends at a party. He knows he deserves better, but Tyrone doesn’t break up with her, saying that he hasn’t met anyone else that he’d rather be with and he would rather put up with her than be alone. Which principle of social exchange theory best describes Tyrone’s reasons for staying in this relationship? a. Outcomes b. Comparison levels c. Comparison level for alternatives d. Reactance

Question 1Which of the following statement(s) exemplify multiple contingencies thinking? Choose all that apply. 1 pointThe significance of physical attractiveness in a relationship varies with age, gender, culture, and personal preference. We should always look for partners who are intelligent, nice, and creative.Taller people are more attractive.When your partner cheats on you, you should break up with him/her.In each relationship, gender, age, and social-economic status all play a role.