According to the Text, Simpson and Colleagues Conducted a Study

question 52

Multiple Choice

According to the text, Simpson and colleagues conducted a study about empathy in relationships. They discovered that:

• A) liking and empathy go hand in hand; as one increases, so does the other.
• B) when a partner experiences thoughts that might be threatening to the relationship, it is best if the other partner accurately understands them.
• C) an individual feels closer to her or his partner following a discussion if the individual accurately detects nonthreatening thoughts about the relationship but inaccurately detects when the partner has threatening thoughts.
• D) Òignorance is blissÓ; an individual is generally better off being inaccurate about his or her partner's thoughts and feelings and simply assuming that the partner views them favorably.

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