Dylan and Brittany are attracted to one another and are taking a class in interpersonal communication together. When they took Rubin et. al.'s Interpersonal Communication Motives assessment and compared their results,

they found that they scored very closely in affection and inclusion, but were at polar opposites in pleasure, escape, and control. What prediction for their relational future can they make from their results?

a. Their differences will eventually lead to insurmountable conflict.
b. Their similarities will likely lead to boredom.
c. Although they may have some conflict, they may find their differences complementary.
d. Although their relationship will be fun for awhile, it will likely become tedious and conflict-prone.


Answer: C

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