In One Study, Researchers Asked Participants to Either Provide Their

question 47

Multiple Choice

In one study, researchers asked participants to either provide their gut feelings about their current romantic relationships, or to discuss at length after conscious reflection whether their relationships were good for them. The researchers then tried to use this information to predict the success of these relationships. What did the researchers find was the best predictor of relationship success?

• A) people's gut feelings
• B) people's more rational assessments
• C) neither gut feelings nor rational assessments predicted relationship success
• D) a combination of gut feelings and rational assessments

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Definitions:

Demeans

The act of causing a reduction in someone's dignity or standing, often through disrespectful or disparaging treatment.

Individual

Pertaining to a single person or entity, distinguished from a group or an aggregate.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature that can occur in the workplace or other professional or social situations.

Behaviour

Actions or reactions of an individual, in conjunction with their environment, which can be observed externally.