As Liz and Joel Start Spending an Increasing Amount of Time

question 290

Multiple Choice

As Liz and Joel start spending an increasing amount of time together playing pool, taking dance lessons, and surfing, they are also sharing an increasing number of their personal thoughts and feelings with each other. Their satisfaction for their relationship will continue to deepen if:

• A) there is enough self-disclosure.
• B) there is sexual intimacy.
• C) there are no other alternative romantic relationships for either of them.
• D) the relationship exceeds their respective comparison levels.

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Definitions:

True Emotion

Authentic feelings that are experienced genuinely by an individual, reflecting their true emotional state.

Physically Aroused

A state of bodily readiness, often related to sexual desire or response, but also applicable to excitement or heightened physical senses.

Self-actualization

The act of achieving one's full potential and talents, regarded as a fundamental desire or requirement within every person.

Facial-Feedback Hypothesis

The idea that one's facial expressions can directly affect their emotional experiences.