Betty really likes Barney and would like to ask him out. At a party one night, she finds herself alone with him. They talk for awhile about nothing in particular, and then both rejoin their friends.Later that evening, Betty thinks to herself, “I can’t believe I threw myself at him like that. He probably doesn’t want to go out with me—I mean, I made my feelings pretty clear. I feel like such a fool.” Betty may have fallen prey to _______.
a) pluralistic ignorance
b) signal amplification bias
c) unbelievable ignorance
d) fear of rejection
b) signal amplification bias
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Which views were the most influential toward understanding sexuality until the mid-1800s in Western civilization?
a. medical b. religious c. evolution d. psychological
Studies indicate that which of the following statements is accurate?
a) Women do not experience much sexual desire for their dating partners. b) Both men and women think about sex relatively frequently. c) Men experience sexual attraction to their dating partners sooner than women do. d) Both men and women require substantial commitment before being able to become sexually excited by their dating partners.
Relationship scientists believe that people pay attention to an individual’s responsiveness because it provides important information about _______.
a) the likelihood that he or she will act in a harmful or beneficial way b) the possibility that the individual possesses similar attributes c) the potential for interpersonal conflict d) the likelihood of a future relationship with that individual
According to John Gottman, which of the following is the key for the success of relationships when it comes to communication?
A. The ratio between positive and negative interactions should be 5:1. B. There should be an equal amount of positive and negative interactions. C. Conflicts should be resolved by the person who has the dominant role in the relationship. D. Conflicts should be completely avoided. E. Couples should minimize communication in order to avoid conflicts.