When They Have a Problem,Rachel Tries to Get Her Husband

question 32

Multiple Choice

When they have a problem,Rachel tries to get her husband Jared to talk about the problem,and he typically tries to avoid the discussion.Which of the following best reflects the findings about this communication pattern?

• A) It leads exchange relationships to become more communal.
• B) It reflects negative affect reciprocity.
• C) It illustrates the demand/withdraw interaction pattern.
• D) It fosters social penetration.

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Definitions:

Auditory Area

The region of the brain responsible for processing sound information.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in basic emotions such as fear and pleasure, and drives such as those for food and sex.

Amygdala

A part of the brain's limbic system involved in emotion regulation, emotional learning, and the formation of memories associated with emotional events.

Convolutions

The folds or ridges on the brain's surface, increasing the brain's surface area and its ability to process information.