According to Relational Goal Pursuit Theory

question 27

Multiple Choice

According to relational goal pursuit theory:

• A) people expend energy to develop or re-initiate relationships to the extent that they perceive a relationship is desirable and attainable.
• B) close relationships help people fulfill their instrumental goals as well as their need for affection
• C) people experience positive emotion when their relational goals are met or exceeded, and negative emotion when those goals are blocked.
• D) personal and relational goals are arranged in a hierarchical structure that guides people's choices about what relationships they should purse, maintain, and end.

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