Rusbult and Other Researchers Suggest That in Trying to Predict

question 10

Multiple Choice

Rusbult and other researchers suggest that in trying to predict relationship satisfaction, we need to consider not only the rewards and costs of a given relationship, but also __________.

• A) the partners' level of investment in the relationship
• B) whether passionate or companionate love is involved
• C) the culture from which the relationship partners come
• D) whether relationship partners are heterosexual, lesbian, or gay

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