Which of the Following Statements Is True of Maintaining Intimate

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of maintaining intimate relationships? 

• A)Intimate relationships do not involve physical attraction between partners.
• B)People usually have more intimate friends than acquaintances.
• C)Intimate relationships are the most important predictor of life satisfaction and emotional well-being.
• D)Intimacy norms between people are the same across various cultures and co-cultures.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Techniques

Psychological strategies used to identify and challenge negative thought patterns, aiming to improve mental health and well-being.

Conversion Disorder

A disorder in which bodily symptoms affect voluntary motor and sensory functions, but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms — like pain or fatigue — that causes significant emotional distress and problems functioning.

Type A

Refers to a personality type characterized by high competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a sense of urgency.