There Is Evidence That a Close Partner's Support and Affirmation

question 45

Multiple Choice

There is evidence that a close partner's support and affirmation can bring a loved one's actual self-views and behavior more in line with his or her ideal self. Researchers refer to this as the

• A) Michelangelo phenomenon.
• B) stage-manage phenomenon.
• C) significant-construct experience.
• D) exceptional person experience.

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Definitions:

Individualistic

Pertaining to the principle of prioritizing the individual over group norms or values, often associated with independent action and self-reliance.

Collectivistic

A socio-cultural paradigm that emphasizes the importance of the community or group over the individual.

Pulmonary Disease

A broad term that encompasses diseases affecting the lungs and respiratory system, such as asthma, bronchitis, and emphysema.

Cardiovascular Disease

A broad category of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels, often involving blocked or narrowed vessels that can lead to a heart attack, chest pain (angina), or stroke.