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Inattention to and derogation of alternatives are cognitive maintenance mechanisms that arises from ___.

Researchers have found that _________ may lead partners to think and behave differently and as a result, may enrich the relationship.

When Elouise began thinking of herself as a couple with Ellsworth, she was motivated to take care of him and their relationship. This mechanism is referred to as 

In sum, your author suggests at least three steps to stay content in relationships. First, appreciate your partner and pay attention to the positives they offer. Second, acknowledge those positives and, in essence, reward your partner. Third,

Michael sometimes tolerates his partner’s bad mood, thoughtlessness, or other small nuisances with poise. This occurs because his partner only behaves like this sparingly. He attempts to “stay cool” rather than “fight fire with fire” in order to avoid useless conflict. This relationship maintenance mechanism is known as _____. 

Match the couple with the type of mechanism used to maintain their relationship.

_______ are strategic actions, whether done intentionally or not, that people take to sustain their partnerships.

A negative communication “spiral” typically begins with criticism and can progress to all of the following EXCEPT

Max and Olivia are dating and on their way to dinner with Olivia’s parents. On the way there, they got into an argument and were very upset with each other. However, they pretended like nothing happened when they arrived for dinner to make sure Olivia’s parents do not suspect anything. What function of nonverbal behavior in relationships does this represent?

____ refers to when individuals in a couple start to adjust to each other’s schedules and become interdependent with one another.