Which of the Following Statements Is True of Communication in Intimate

question 55

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of communication in intimate and romantic relationships?

• A) satisfied couples report five times more positive interaction than negative
• B) busy couples are able to engage in companionate talk easily
• C) communication is more implicit when the relationship is in trouble
• D) communication is more implicit at the beginning of the relationship

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Definitions:

Lac Operon

A regulatory mechanism in bacteria that controls the expression of enzymes involved in lactose metabolism.

Repressor

A protein that binds to specific DNA sequences, preventing the transcription of genetic information from DNA to mRNA.

Acetyl Groups

Organic functional groups consisting of a methyl group single-bonded to a carbonyl. The formula is CH3CO-, significant in metabolic processes.

Histones

Proteins that package and order the DNA into structural units called nucleosomes, playing a critical role in gene regulation.