Research Suggests That in a Relationship,when Facing a Minor Problem

question 69

Multiple Choice

Research suggests that in a relationship,when facing a minor problem with one's partner,the best strategy is to:

• A)face the problem head on.
• B)give your partner the silent treatment.
• C)keep a list of every occurrence of the problem.
• D)avoid conflict by not sweating the small stuff.

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Definitions:

Somatic Nervous System

A part of the peripheral nervous system that consists of nerve fibers that send sensory information to the central nervous system and motor nerve fibers that project to skeletal muscle.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, which processes and sends out neural information.

Involuntary Reflexes

Automatic, unconscious body responses to certain stimuli that do not involve the brain's direct command.

Conditioning

A process of behavior modification by which a subject comes to associate a desired behavior with a previously unrelated stimulus.