Though All the Following Factors Play a Role in Relationship

question 57

Multiple Choice

Though all the following factors play a role in relationship success, which of the following-based on research by O'Leary and Smith (1991) -appear to be related to marital success as well as to marital choice?

• A)similarity in religion and similarity in education
• B)similarity in needs and similarity in personality
• C)similarity in ethnicity and similarity in finances
• D)similarity in needs and similarity in religion

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Definitions:

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon whereby individuals develop a preference for things simply because they are familiar with them.

Mere Exposure Effect

A psychological phenomenon in which people tend to develop a preference for things merely because they are familiar with them.

Bystander Effect

A situation understood in social psychology where an individual's tendency to help decreases when they are not alone in noticing someone needs assistance.

Reciprocity Norm

A social rule that suggests individuals should return the favor or kindness that has been extended to them.