When Asked About the Similarities Between the Conversations Couples Have

question 54

Multiple Choice

When asked about the similarities between the conversations couples have in a lab and the conversations they would have at home (when not being observed) what do most couples say?

• A) Conversations in the lab are much different from conversations they would have at home.
• B) Conversations in the lab tend to be more negative than conversations they would have at home.
• C) Conversations in the lab are very similar to conversations they have at home.
• D) Conversations in the lab are very different than conversations they would have at home because of the time limits that researchers put on discussion topics.

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