Relationship theorists and researchers believe that the appearance of conflict in a relationship is generally the result of the amount of_____ between the partners.

Define the concept of attraction and discuss two factors that influence whether one person becomes attracted to another. 

Research conducted by Surra (e.g., 1985) reveals that couples on a(n) _____ courtship trajectory move smoothly and rapidly to marriage, and spend relatively little time dating before becoming engaged.

Relationship scientists have discovered several perceptual biases with regard to sexual attraction. In particular, men tend to _____ the extent of their partners’ sexual interest, whereas women tend to _____ the extent of their partners’ sexual interest.

The first task of a therapist asked to treat a distressed relationship includes:

Forms of criticism include:

Four men are hanging out in a local bar. Dalia enters the bar. She is with some friends and each man is very attracted to her. Which one of the men do you think has the highest chance of successfully initiating romantic contact with her?

Dr. A has written a book about marriage. The title of his book is “Mate Selection: Shopping for A Partner in the Marketplace of Life.” Which theoretical approach to marriage does Dr. A probably take?

A person who removes himself or herself from an interaction with a partner in a way that communicates cold disapproval, icy distance, and smugness is demonstrating:

Cliff and Clair have been married for 5 years. Both work outside the home and are actively involved in raising their two children. Each serves as a source of support and affection for the other. This marriage would be labeled _____ by relationship scholars.