In his research on married couples, Gottman discovered what he called the magic ratio—the number of positive interactions that a couple needs to offset the damage caused by each negative interaction they have. This magic ratio is ______.

a. 2 to 1
b. 3 to 1
c. 4 to 1
d. 5 to 1


d. 5 to 1

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According to the text, since the time that the researchers completed the Hulk study, what

has happened to guidelines followed by university human-subjects committees?

a. The guidelines have grown even stricter. b. The guidelines have grown less strict. c. The guidelines have remained about the same. d. The guidelines have been completely abolished. e. The guidelines now prohibit this sort of research

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When Karen and Jena get together for lunch, Karen tends to speak the entire time and doesn't allow Jena to have the speaker role. Karen would be considered a(n) __________ communicator

A) dialogic B) monologic C) effective D) dyssemic

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Where does competition fit on the scales of concern for self and concern for others?

A. high concern for self, high concern for others B. high concern for self, low concern for others C. low concern for self, high concern for others D. low concern for self, low concern for others

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According to your textbook, the following statement is an example of ________ reasoning:School administrators in Long Beach, California, report that school uniforms have reduced school crime by 36 percent, increased attendance by 22 percent, and decreased student suspensions by 32 percent. If such a policy works in Long Beach, it can work in our school district.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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