John Has Been Married 10 Years but Is Very Unhappy

question 7

Multiple Choice

John has been married 10 years but is very unhappy with his relationship.There is an attractive female coworker,Leila,at his office.According to the commitment calibration hypothesis,in which of the following situations is John most likely to DOWNPLAY his perception of Leila's attractiveness?

• A) John's wife decides she can no longer be married to him and files for a divorce.
• B) John decides he can no longer be married to his wife and files for a divorce.
• C) John frequently needs to consult with Leila on various business projects.
• D) John learns that Leila finds him attractive and that she wants to have an affair with him.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Perspective

An approach in psychology that emphasizes the systematic study of the psychological forces that underlie human behavior, feelings, and emotions and how they might relate to early experience.

Unconscious Hatred

Deep-seated feelings of animosity or despise that a person is not fully aware of or does not acknowledge.

Behavior

Actions or reactions of an organism or system, usually in response to stimuli.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An integrated approach that incorporates biological, psychological, and social-cultural levels of analysis.