Passionate love is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT
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Which one of the following is best described as “practical love”?
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Our ability to determine with whom we initiate involvements and how we maintain these bonds describes what aspect of a romantic relationship?
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Which of the following typically inspires couples to work harder on maintaining their relationship?
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Relational dialectics can best be described as which of the following?
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Jiro is moderately attractive. Which one of the following concepts best explains that Jiro will most likely end up in a relationship with someone of similar attractiveness?
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Which of the following is the best example of reciprocal liking?
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The shift from thinking “you and I” to “we” occurs during which stage of relational development?
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Jill and Pat have created “safe zones” where they only discuss topics that will not provoke conflict. Which of the following stages of “coming apart” are they experiencing?
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Amira helps Susan proofread her paper, which is due the next morning. Which one of the following relationship maintenance strategies is Amira performing?
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Which one of the following does NOT predict the survival of a romantic relationship?
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Which of the following statements about romantic betrayal is incorrect?
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Most romantic involvements generally do not advance beyond which of the following stages?
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Jolene has started feeling trapped in her relationship with Maeve, yet feels unable to mention it. Her feelings indicate this relationship is in which of the following stages?
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Arthur always knows his wife gets grouchy when she’s stressed about work, but he doesn’t let it bother him. Which relational maintenance strategy is Arthur using?
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