Which of the following statements best describes what Jody Davis and CarylRusbult (2001) found regarding attitude change in romantic relationships?

A) A person tends to bring his/her attitude into alignment with his/her partner's when the couple is not well-adjusted.
B) A person tends to bring his/her attitude into alignment with his/her partner's for issues that are peripheral to the partner.
C) A person tends to bring his/her attitude into alignment in close friendships but not romantic relationships.
D) A person tends to bring his/her attitude into alignment with his/her partner's for issues that are central to the partner.


Answer: D

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