10 Questions
What is a characteristic sought in mate selection based on the text?
Trust, commitment, affection, and interdependence
How does an imbalance in dependence affect a relationship according to the text?
It creates stress and tension
What negative impact does being the more dependent partner have on a relationship?
Leads to looking elsewhere for intimacy
How does dependence inhibit the development of a relationship when not balanced?
Causes stress and tension
Which term refers to the balance of dependence within a relationship as mentioned in the text?
Interdependence
What is a typical strategy used by a more dependent partner to increase the other partner's dependence on the relationship?
Making the relationship more rewarding
What can a more dependent partner resort to if rebalancing strategies fail?
Lowering their dependence on the relationship
What effect does a high level of mutual dependence have on a relationship, according to the text?
Enhances attraction and trust in the relationship
Which of the following is considered a factor affecting couple relationships as per the text?
The number of children in the family
Which coping strategy is categorized under Grame Doney Lazarus' theory as an avoidance-focused strategy?
Ignoring the problem
Explore the key characteristics sought in a relationship during mate selection, including the emergence of trust, commitment, affection, and interdependence. Learn about the balance of dependence and the reliance on partners for relationship outcomes.
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