What is meant by reward value of a person? What does reward value have to do with attraction?

What will be an ideal response?


People enter relationships to obtain benefits/rewards (companionship, affection, sex, fun, resources). We are attracted to others when they offer more rewards than costs. Positive qualities make a person more attractive.

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If you want to develop a healthy self-esteem, it is often helpful to do which of the following?

A) compare yourself to others B) place a label on yourself based upon one incident C) mentally rehearse all possible scenarios, positive and negative D) surround yourself with positive people

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Explain Systems Theory as it applies to the family. Describe the six elements which are central to Systems Theory.

What will be an ideal response?

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Wyatt is preparing a persuasive speech about the risk of violent crime in the local community. Which strategy should Wyatt use? a. Wyatt should speak honestly about the problem without exaggerating, and then offer practicalsteps the audience can take to reduce their risk

b. Wyatt should discount the level of risk to make the audience feel safe. c. Wyatt should choose a less threatening topic. d. Wyatt should use a fear appeal that is so powerful that it leaves audience members feelingimmobilized.

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The inability to engage in emotional communication is called _______

a. dyssemia b. dysphasia c. reticence d. shyness

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