Which of the Following Is an Example of How People

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of how people cope with a failing relationship?

• A)stop exhibiting loyalty
• B)ignore the partner and allow the relationship to improve on its own
• C)voice concerns and take active steps to improve the relationship
• D)allow the relationship to take its own course by overlooking dissatisfactions

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Definitions:

Social Scripts

Schemata or guidelines stored in the brain that dictate behavior in specific social situations, based on cultural expectations and norms.

Desensitization

This refers to the process by which individuals become less sensitive or react less intensely to repeated stimuli or emotional triggers.

Priming Aggressive Thoughts

A process by which exposure to certain stimuli can increase the likelihood of aggressive responses in individuals.

Mere Exposure Effect

The Mere Exposure Effect is a psychological phenomenon by which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.