Recall that Burgess and Wallin (1953) studied the personalit…

Recall that Burgess and Wallin (1953) studied the personality characteristics of hundreds of engaged couples. Specifically, they compared engaged couples with “random” couples they created from the sample. The results showed that engaged couples, compared to random couples, were significantly

Maura is a partner in a law firm. She communicates directly…

Maura is a partner in a law firm. She communicates directly and is assertive in arguing her cases. Her friends in the healthcare office next door say, “Maura is tough for a woman.” Maura’s personality does not change their stereotype of women as supportive, emotional, and nurturing. The friends in the healthcare office are engaging in __________ regarding Maura.

Stephen notices that Jenny is sitting by herself in the cafe…

Stephen notices that Jenny is sitting by herself in the cafeteria, crying. Watching her cry makes Stephen feel upset, so he goes over to try to comfort her to relieve his own feelings of being upset. Stephen’s behavior is likely motivated by the ________ motive for helping others.