In a Study of Couples Where One Spouse Had Congestive

question 55

Multiple Choice

In a study of couples where one spouse had congestive heart failure,researchers found that patients in happier relationships were less likely to die in the 4 years following the study.What does this study illustrate?

• A) Relationship quality can have important consequences for personal outcomes.
• B) Relationship quality declines as diseases,such as congestive heart failure,progress.
• C) Having an important intimate relationship improves survival rates.
• D) The physical proximity of an intimate partner reduces a person's assessment of danger and physical threat.

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Definitions:

Emergent Norm Theory

Suggests that norms emerge spontaneously in groups during situations where traditional routines or norms are unclear or absent.

Large Crowds

Gatherings of a significant number of people in a specific location, often leading to unique social dynamics and behaviors.

Convergence Theory

A theory suggesting that group members' opinions tend to become more similar over time as they interact and exchange ideas.

Contagion Theory

A theory suggesting that emotions and behaviors can spread through groups as if they were infectious diseases.