Consider the Following Things That a Person Might Experience in a Relationship

question 103

Multiple Choice

Consider the following things that a person might experience in a relationship: financial security, emotional support, social status. According to Rusbult's (1983) investment theory, these things that might be lost were the relationship to end are called __________.

• A) interpersonal benefits
• B) investments
• C) comparison levels
• D) relational resources

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Definitions:

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder in which the person alternates between the hopelessness and lethargy of depression and the overexcited state of mania. Formerly called manic-depressive disorder.

Anxiety Disorder

A category of mental health disorders characterized by significant and persistent fear, anxiety, or avoidance behaviors.

Lethargic Hopelessness

A state characterized by a lack of energy and a pervasive sense of despair or pessimism.

Overexcitement

A state of being excessively stimulated or enthusiastic, often leading to erratic behavior or emotional overwhelm.