Levitt Found That When (Not If) Relational Expectancies Are Tested

question 8

Multiple Choice

Levitt found that when (not if) relational expectancies are tested, one of three outcomes will occur. When this particular outcome happens, the highest levels of marital satisfaction are reached.

• A) when the relationship expectations are tested and the spouse's expectations are exceeded
• B) when a spouse's expectations are violated
• C) when a spouse's expectations are not verbalized
• D) when a spouse's expectations are confirmed

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