What Is Likely to Happen When Mary (A Nonsmoker) Falls

question 30

Multiple Choice

What is likely to happen when Mary (a nonsmoker) falls in love with Brad (a smoker) ?

• A)Any change will be dependent on the degree to which Mary has moral character.
• B)There is no data on what happens when a nonsmoker pair bonds with a smoker.
• C)Mary will remain a nonsmoker.
• D)Mary will begin to smoke.

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Definitions:

Transference

In psychoanalysis, the process by which emotions and desires originally associated with one person are unconsciously shifted to another person.

Mate Selection

The process by which individuals choose their partners based on various factors including, but not limited to, physical attractiveness, personality traits, and socio-economic status.

Mere Exposure Effect

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

Initially Disliked

Refers to a negative first impression or initial negative feelings towards a person, object, or idea.