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Caroline and Chuck are dating. On Monday, Caroline found out that she didn’t do as well on her exam as she expected to, and Chuck provided her with emotional comfort and support. Assuming that Caroline is not consciously aware of the support provided by Chuck, what is she likely to experience on Tuesday?

What does research on sexual passion generally reveal?

Although passionate love is usually associated with positive emotions, research reveals that one negative emotion in particular is associated with the state of “being in love” with someone. Which emotion?

Theorists suggest that passionate love consists of a number of basic features, including

Pat prides herself on her self-reliance and her ability to live her life without needing anyone’s help or support. She is extremely independent and would rather take care of herself than get involved with some needy, annoying person who will take up all of her time. Which one of the following would best characterize Pat’s adult attachment style?

In the traditional sexual script, _____ are expected to make sexual requests and _____ are expected to accept or refuse them.

Which of the following describes the manic love style?

Researchers have found a positive correlation between rejection sensitivity and which of the following?

The persistent use of indirect support-seeking behaviors may produce which of the following outcomes?

Actions or events that violate relationship norms, imply that a relationship is not valued, and produce negative emotions, are known as: