Scott compliments Lori’s sketches in her journal from college and later gives Lori a gift certificate for art lessons on their first anniversary. By their second anniversary, Lori has completed several courses at night while Scott watches their baby, and she has decided to pursue a position in interior design. Scott’s behaviors have served as a maintenance mechanism known as ________________.

Which of the following is NOT a “Rule of Relationships” as identified by Baxter?

Within relationships, describe two advantages of having a higher level of self-control and mindfulness.

Nick shares his dream of opening an after-school program for disadvantaged children with his best friend Sarah. Which of the characteristics of intimate relationships is illustrated in this scenario? 

Research on managing anger during interpersonal interactions recommends all of the following for more positive outcomes EXCEPT

___________ is the degree to which others consider their relationship with us to be valuable.

Your worldview or internal working model toward interactions with others is your

Steve and Molly have been dating for two years. After graduation, she continues college into graduate school, and Steve moves away for a new job. They attempt to see each other often at first, but after six months Steve stops visiting on the weekends and rarely calls Molly.   Identify two of Baxter’s break-up distinctions illustrated in this scenario and describe which evidence suggests each you selected.

As humans, we are social creatures which explains  

After breaking up with his girlfriend Scott remarked, “I guess she wasn’t my true love.” It is likely that Scott is high in