During the Stagnating Stage of an Intimate Relationship, Couples Fight

question 18

True/False

During the stagnating stage of an intimate relationship, couples fight a lot and point out to one another how different they really are.

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Definitions:

Eustress

Positive stress that motivates and enhances one's functioning or performance.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life outcomes are largely determined by external forces beyond one's personal control or influence.

High Self-efficacy Expectations

The belief in one's own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task, which can play a significant role in how goals, tasks, and challenges are approached.

Self-defeating Behavior

Actions or attitudes that undermine one's own success or well-being.