Research on derogation of tempting alternatives has shown that:

A) all alternatives are derogated.
B) only alternatives that are potential threats to the relationship are derogated.
C) derogation only occurs if the partner will know about the alternatives.
D) derogation occurs for tempting personal or professional alternatives (e.g., new job) but not relationship alternatives (e.g., attractive woman).


B) only alternatives that are potential threats to the relationship are derogated.

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