What Is the Double-Edged Sword in Relationships, According to Goleman

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Multiple Choice

What is the double-edged sword in relationships, according to Goleman?

• A) Forming them is difficult, so individuals are unlikely to exert the effort, and yet a lack of relationships is causally related to mental illness.
• B) Positive relationships enhance health, whereas negative relationships produce adverse effects on mental health.
• C) All relationships will inevitably reach a stage of conflict, so individuals must be prepared to deal with conflict when they enter into a relationship.
• D) none of these

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