Kevin has very high levels of positive affect. Sometimes people say he is too happy. The result for his marriage is likely _________
A) positive; the relationship between happiness and relationship success is curvilinear
B) positive; the relationship between happiness and relationship success is linear
C) negative; the relationship between happiness and relationship success is curvilinear
D) negative; the relationship between happiness and relationship success is linear
E) negative; he will become complacent and his partner will leave him
Answer: B
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Trent has a psychological disorder, and his doctor has recommended electroconvulsive shock therapy (ECT). In this case, Trent most likely has:
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a. pairing; mental c. pairing; physical b. separation; physical d. separation; mental
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