Consider the following things that a person might experience in a relationship: financial security, emotional support, social status. According to Rusbult's (1983) investment theory, these things that might be lost were the relationship to end are called
a. interpersonal benefits.
b. investments.
c. comparison levels.
d. relational resources.
Answer: B
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A) report feeling somewhat guilty but more positive in mood B) report feeling less stressed and more upbeat than employed caregivers C) fare especially poorly in adjustment, probably due to social isolation D) tend to fare better physically than those who try to juggle both tasks
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Both structured and unstructured clinical interviews are used for screening, diagnosis, treatment planning, and
A) reliability monitoring. B) outcome evaluation. C) establishing construct validity. D) field testing.