Joshua Is Attracted to Daniel Because of His Warm Eyes

question 8

Multiple Choice

Joshua is attracted to Daniel because of his warm eyes and great smile. Daniel is attracted to Joshua because of his muscular body. Joshua and Daniel are in Murstein's ____ stage.

• A) stimulus
• B) value
• C) role
• D) norm

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Definitions:

Gender Differences

Variations in the physical, psychological, and behavioral characteristics typically associated with being male or female.

Age Differences

Variations in behaviors, attitudes, or attributes that are attributable to different ages or stages in the life cycle.

Adaptation-Level Phenomenon

The psychological process by which individuals adjust their expectations and perceptions based on past experiences, influencing how new stimuli are perceived.

Relative Deprivation

The feeling of dissatisfaction or injustice that arises from comparing one's situation unfavorably to others or to one's expectations.