Stress External to a Relationship Can Affect Processes in the Relationship

question 51

Multiple Choice

Stress external to a relationship can affect processes in the relationship by two routes. Specifically, stress:

• A) affects the daily experiences of couples and also the chronic conditions of their lives.
• B) gives spouses more problems to deal with and at the same time lowers the capacity to deal with problems effectively.
• C) creates negative emotions in relationships (e.g., anger and frustration) but at the same time creates positive emotions (e.g., appreciation and gratitude).
• D) affects when couples interact with each other and also what they interact about.

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