Chris and David Are Happily Married to Their Respective Wives

question 153

Multiple Choice

Chris and David are happily married to their respective wives, but Chris tends to look at other women-attractive single women who are potential alternative prospects-when he is at bars and clubs. Does this mean that Chris's marriage is less likely to last than David's?

• A)Yes-research suggests that the more time people spend looking at alternative prospects, the more likely it is that their relationship is doomed.
• B)No-the degree to which people look at alternative prospects does not appear to be related to relationship success.
• C)No-in fact, people who look at alternatives at least occasionally are MORE likely to have successful relationships than people who do not.
• D)It depends on how Chris is evaluating other women; his marriage is only less likely to last than David ' s if he is consciously comparing the other women to his wife.

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Definitions:

Long-Term Memory

The capability of the brain to store, retain, and recall information over long periods.

Implicit Memory

Refers to unconscious memory processes that enable humans to perform tasks without actively thinking about them, such as riding a bike.

Explicit Memory

A type of long-term memory involving conscious recollection of factual information, previous experiences, and concepts.

Verbal Memory

The ability to remember and recall verbal information, including words and languages.