When They First Started Dating, Norma and Nathan Didn't Share

question 30

Multiple Choice

When they first started dating, Norma and Nathan didn't share much about themselves with one another, but as their relationship developed, they began to talk more about personal issues and reveal more about themselves. Their behavior is most consistent with the predictions of

• A) the matching hypothesis.
• B) equity theory.
• C) the triangular theory of love.
• D) social penetration theory.

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Definitions:

Pity

A feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the suffering and misfortunes of others.

Deep Acting

The process of managing one's emotions by trying to feel the emotions one is attempting to display, as opposed to just outwardly expressing them.

Surface Acting

An emotional labor strategy where individuals display emotions that they do not genuinely feel to fulfill job requirements.

Emotional Dissonance

A state of conflict between expressed emotions and the emotions actually felt, common in service roles.