What were the three “types” of LAT partners observed in Benson and Coleman’s study? Explain what prevented each group from cohabitating or marrying their partners.
What will be an ideal response?
May include the following:
a. Opposing LAT partners: personal constraints or partner’s personalities
b. Ambivalent LAT partners: indecisive and contradictory, weighing costs and benefits, avoidance of heavy relationship burdens
c. Advocating LAT partners: recognized the benefits and considered it superior too cohabitation or marriage.
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Fill in the blanks with correct word
Sue goes to a movie with her friends. Her phone starts ringing during the movie and she is aware that this is quite distracting to others around her, so she immediately silences the phone. This is an example of responding to _________________________.
a. the significant other b. the generalized other c. the important other
Word choices may reflect changes in how death is experienced at different times.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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