In General, People Appear to Prefer Having a Dating Partner

question 529

Multiple Choice

In general, people appear to prefer having a dating partner or spouse who is of _____________________.

• A)greater intelligence than themselves
• B)greater attractiveness than themselves
• C)similar attractiveness to themselves
• D)less attractiveness to themselves

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Definitions:

Nervous Breakdown

A non-medical term that signifies a period of intense mental distress, where an individual is unable to function normally in everyday life.

Mental Hygiene Movement

A movement started by Dorothea Dix (1802–1887), a Boston schoolteacher, characterized by a desire to protect and provide humane treatment for the mentally ill. Her campaign resulted directly in the opening of 32 state hospitals, including 2 in Canada. Despite the noble aims, the asylums were overcrowded and the staff had no time to do more than warehouse and restrain the patients.

Psychosocial Treatments

Therapeutic interventions that focus on improving psychological well-being and social functioning through counseling, psychotherapy, and community support.

Overcrowding

A situation where more people are present in a space than is comfortable or safe, often leading to increased stress and health risks.