Rusbult and Colleagues Described Four Different Patterns of Beliefs About

question 41

Multiple Choice

Rusbult and colleagues described four different patterns of beliefs about relationships that are created by combining two dimensions. Long-term bliss and storybook fantasy have in common the belief that ________, and storybook fantasy and utilitarian involvement have in common the belief that ________.

• A) passion is most important; relationships are fixed
• B) relationships grow; practical concerns are most important
• C) passion is most important; relationships grow
• D) relationships are fixed; practical concerns are most important

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