According to research by Akert (1998), which of the people below would most want to stay friends with an ex-partner after a relationship breakup?

a. Jason, who broke it off with Melissa
b. Tim, who was dumped by Allison
c. Angela, who broke it off with Scott
d. Mary Lou, who was dumped by Conner


Answer: C

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The word psychology comes from the roots psyche and logos, which mean respectively

a. behavior and science. b. brain and science. c. mind and knowledge or study. d. personality and knowledge or study.

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