A Value Theory of Mate Selection Suggests That

question 16

Multiple Choice

A value theory of mate selection suggests that

• A) when persons share similar value orientations, interpersonal attraction is reduced.
• B) opposites attract.
• C) the interaction of persons with similar values is boring and unrewarding.
• D) interpersonal attraction is facilitated when persons share similar value orientations.

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Definitions:

Genuineness

The quality of being truly what something or someone is said to be; authenticity, especially valuable in the context of therapeutic relationships.

Empathy

is the ability to understand and share the feelings of another, a crucial skill in effective communication and relationship-building.

Neacsiu and Linehan

Refer to researchers associated with Dialectical Behavior Therapy and its development, particularly in the treatment of borderline personality disorder.

Invalidating Environmental Experiences

Refers to interactions or settings that minimize, dismiss, or negate an individual's feelings, thoughts, or experiences.