Relationships with Spouses and Lovers Tend to Differ from Relationships

question 5

Multiple Choice

Relationships with spouses and lovers tend to differ from relationships with friends in the areas of:

• A)sexuality and infatuation.
• B)intimacy and spontaneity.
• C)dependency and trust.
• D)respect and confiding.

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Definitions:

Rational

Behaviors and decisions that maximize a person’s chances of achieving his or her goals.

Behavioral Economists

Economists focusing on how psychological, social, cognitive, and emotional factors influence the economic choices made by individuals and institutions.

Systematic Errors

Errors that consistently occur in the same direction and are caused by faults in the measurement system, not randomness.

Irrational

Behavior or actions that are not based on sound judgment or logic, often contrary to self-interest.