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Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of personality on relationship outcomes?
Which of the following is NOT a potential effect of personality on relationship outcomes?
- Actor effects
- Divorce effects
- Enduring dynamics (correct)
- Partner effects
Which personality traits are linked with a lower likelihood of separation or divorce?
Which personality traits are linked with a lower likelihood of separation or divorce?
- N and O
- O and E
- A and C (correct)
- N and E
What is the main reason for relationship outcomes being predicted by personality, according to the text?
What is the main reason for relationship outcomes being predicted by personality, according to the text?
- Enduring dynamics
- Indirect effects via relationship dynamics (correct)
- Direct effects
- Divorce effects
Which of the following personality traits consistently impacts relationship dynamics in ways that may lead to dissolution?
Which of the following personality traits consistently impacts relationship dynamics in ways that may lead to dissolution?
According to the study, which personality trait is associated with partners' extraversion?
According to the study, which personality trait is associated with partners' extraversion?
What did the Eaton and Funder 4-year study of 8,000 Australians focus on?
What did the Eaton and Funder 4-year study of 8,000 Australians focus on?
How did extraverts create a positive social environment according to the study?
How did extraverts create a positive social environment according to the study?
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Study Notes
Relationship Outcomes and Personality
- A person's personality can have a significant impact on the outcome of their romantic relationships.
Personality Traits and Relationship Outcomes
- Agreeableness and conscientiousness are linked to a lower likelihood of separation or divorce.
- Neuroticism consistently impacts relationship dynamics in ways that may lead to dissolution.
- Partners' extraversion is associated with higher relationship satisfaction.
The Eaton and Funder Study
- The 4-year study of 8,000 Australians focused on the relationship between personality traits and relationship outcomes.
- Extraverts create a positive social environment by being more outgoing and sociable, which can lead to increased social support and intimacy in relationships.
Prediction of Relationship Outcomes
- The main reason for relationship outcomes being predicted by personality is that personality traits influence how individuals interact with each other and respond to conflicts in their relationships.
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