In Terms of Close Relationships and Satisfaction, Researchers Have Found

question 15

Multiple Choice

In terms of close relationships and satisfaction, researchers have found that gay males and lesbians

• A)have more difficulty with satisfactory relationships than heterosexual couples.
• B)experience similar levels of satisfaction as heterosexual couples.
• C)experience high levels of attachment but lower levels of intimacy than heterosexual couples.
• D)experience higher levels of intimacy but lower levels of commitment than heterosexual couples.

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Definitions:

Schachter's

Refers to Stanley Schachter's theory, which suggests that emotion is based on two factors: physiological arousal and the cognitive interpretation of that arousal.

Autonomic Arousal

A physiological response that involves the autonomic nervous system, affecting heart rate, respiration, and other involuntary functions, typically in reaction to stress or excitement.

Display Rules

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Cultural Norms

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