Which word best describes romantic partners who talk about their disagreements openly and cooperatively?

If you recognize that "no one has a corner on the truth" or that each stage in the perception process is influenced by our own biases, then what skill can you use in a situation in which a friend says he or she will help you with

an assignment but doesn't show up ? Briefly explain your answer and give a conversational example of this skill. What will be an ideal response?

Studies of affectionate communication have shown that

A. highly masculine individuals are likely to express affection. B. both highly masculine and highly feminine individuals are likely to express affection. C. highly feminine individuals are likely to express affection. D. None of these statements is true.