According to Research Described in the Text,what Happens to the Effects

question 9

Multiple Choice

According to research described in the text,what happens to the effects of external stress on intimate relationships when the source of the stress becomes more noticeable?

• A) The more obvious the external sources of stress in relationships,the more important it is that partners have sufficient resources to deal with the stress effectively.
• B) The more salient the external sources of moderate stress in relationships,the less they affect feelings about the relationship.
• C) The more salient the external sources of stress in relationships,the more negatively those sources of stress affect the relationship.
• D) The more salient the external sources of stress in relationships,the more likely partners are to notice the internal sources of stress in the relationship (e.g. ,incompatible communication styles,conflicts).

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Definitions:

Attachment Style

Patterns of expectations, needs, emotions, and social behaviors that result from the internal working models of self and others in close relationships.

Maintaining Relationships

Maintaining relationships involves ongoing efforts and strategies to sustain and enhance interpersonal connections, emphasizing communication, trust, and mutual support.

Need For Power

Is an individual’s desire for influence or control over others, which can drive behavior and motivate actions in both personal and professional contexts.

Exercising Authority

The act of using power or control that has been granted to an individual or entity, often in a leadership or managerial context.