The Text Describes Several Mechanisms of Motivated Reasoning in Relationships

question 48

Multiple Choice

The text describes several mechanisms of motivated reasoning in relationships.Something that all of these techniques have in common is that they:

• A) require direct communication between partners to be effective.
• B) allow partners' initially positive views of their relationships to accommodate new information and experiences.
• C) require partners to fool themselves into believing things that are not true.
• D) support interpretations that have positive consequences for the individual engaging in motivated reasoning.

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