In Murstein's Stimulus-Value-Role Theory, Who Is in the Stimulus Phase

question 42

Multiple Choice

In Murstein's stimulus-value-role theory, who is in the stimulus phase of mate selection?

• A) Joey looks across the room and feels Jada might be right for him.
• B) Joey and Jada are dating and trying to find out if they share values and ideas.
• C) Joey and Jada are figuring out if they want to live together.
• D) Joey and Jada decide that they are too different, and so go their separate ways.

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