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Kelley et al. (1983/2002) defined four important properties of partner’s interaction patterns that could be used to assess their degree of interdependence. These four properties are:

Baumrind (1983) observed that much of the research literature contained studies which drew causal inferences from correlational data. Describe: a) Why such inferences may be dangerous for relationship science (indeed, for any science); and b) What options are available to researchers to overcome this problem. Give specific examples.  

“Informed consent” means that the researcher must tell participants about:

Subjective closeness refers to:

According to relationship scholars, a highly interdependent or behaviorally close relationship is one in which:

Which of the following would be considered an environmental factor?

Explanations that we make for a partner’s behavior are known as:

The tendency for unhappy people to expect negative behavior from a partner and to focus on the displeasing aspects of a partner’s character is known as:

Verbal and nonverbal behaviors that communicate warmth, empathy, and concern are generally labeled as:

According to the U. S. Department of Justice, most victims of violent crime are attacked by: