When Couples Are Asked to Discuss Their Expectations About a Discussion

question 65

Multiple Choice

When couples are asked to discuss their expectations about a discussion related to sex and then appraise their discussion afterwards, what do researchers find?

• A) Expectations affect appraisal of the discussion for both sexes regardless of whether the expectation was accurate.
• B) Expectations have no impact on the appraisal of the discussion.
• C) Females show effects of expectation on appraisals but males do not.
• D) Males show effects of expectation on appraisals but females do not.

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