According to Thibaut and Kelley’s (1959) interdependence theory, over time, most partners learn how best to coordinate their behaviors in order to achieve mutually satisfying outcomes. This process is called _______.

a) investment
b) compromise
c) transformation of motivation
d) dependence


c) transformation of motivation

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Research on the sex differences in the content of sexual fantasies reveals that _______

a. men focus more on oral sex b. men focus more on being rescued by a future lover c. women focus more on watching their partner undress d. women focus more on sex with a virgin

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A psychologist needs a short self-report inventory suitable for assessing personality traits in college students. A good choice would be the

a) Comrey Personality Scales. b) Personality Research Form. c) Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-2. d) Automatic Thoughts Questionnaire.

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Brett consistently works overtime, cooks dinner every night for his partner, and takes care of their finances, all without complaining (out loud). What is he engaging in?

a. ludus b. martyring c. manipulation d. limerence

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________ refers to a procedure done between 16 and 20 weeks of gestation in which a doctor removes a small amount of amniotic fluid via a needle in the abdomen to test for genetic abnormalities.

A. Amniocentesis B. CT scan C. Ultrasound D. Fetal magnetic resonance imaging E. Chorionic villus sampling (CVS)

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