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Weber reviews several strategies for getting over break-up grief. Which individual(s) is following one of the strategies? (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

Although the adage says “opposites attract,” Denny and Sharon found that their differences in upbringing, agreeableness, and sociability were too much. Research would suggest their relationship suffered from ________. 

Narratives about relationship dissolution serve the function of 

Which one of the following is NOT a reason cited for the divorce rate increases in the US?  

Divorce of one’s parents appears to increase the likelihood that an individual will experience divorce as an adult. Which is NOT an explanation offered for divorce being passed down from one generation to the next?

Cohabitation, in general, is positively associated with the likelihood of divorce later.

Which couple type fails to maintain a 5-to-1 “magic” ratio of positive or beneficial behavior to negative or disadvantageous conduct?

According to Rusbult and colleague’s typology of responses to conflict and dissatisfaction, match the example behavior to the categories of the typology.

Which of the following is NOT a result of normal, healthy conflict?

Stafford and Canary identified strategies that partners use to maintain relationships. Check all of the strategies derived from their research in the communication field.