Research on What Factors Cause Upset and Anger in Dating

question 40

Multiple Choice

Research on what factors cause upset and anger in dating couples suggests that all of the following statements are true except

• A) More than do men, women report becoming upset about sexually aggressive behavior in their partners
• B) More than do women, men report becoming upset about sexually withholding behaviors in their partners
• C) More than do women, men report becoming upset about their partners' excessive preoccupation with their own appearance
• D) More than do men, women report becoming upset about their partners' condescending attitudes toward them

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