In the beginning of their relationship, Rachel told her girlfriend that she loves to receive flowers when she is sad. This week, Rachel had a death in the family and expected her girlfriend to buy her flowers, but she did not give Rachel flowers. According to Peterson (2002), this event can be classified into what category of instigating conflicts?

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

Which topic is most often cited as a source of disagreements among married couples?

Both partners believe that the issue being presented is unsolvable and not worth being talked about. Which decision point does this represent in the course of conflict?

Match the example to the couple type according to Gottman and colleagues’ research.

________ is fighting over whose explanation is right and whose account is wrong.

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

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,

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

Which of the following does self control help us with?