Your friend surprised you when he told you that, after only a year, he was getting divorced. When you asked what happened, he said, "The spark just wasn't there anymore." Is this statement consistent with theory and research? Explain
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: This statement reflects the finding that passion fades most quickly over time compared to the other two components of Sternberg's theory: intimacy and commitment.
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In 1954, Marian Keech convinced her followers that aliens from planet Clarion had sent her a message that the world was coming to an end on December 21, but that they could be saved
When the world did not come to an end, Mrs. Keech and many of her followers reduced cognitive dissonance by A) deciding that the aliens had been pulling a practical joke on them. B) deciding that their efforts had been justified and had spared the planet. C) trying to bring about the end of the world on their own by encouraging the U.S. President to start World War III. D) using logical analysis to realize that they had been mistaken.
In the Head Start REDI enrichment program, which of the following activities would foster children's social skills?
A) teachers reinforcing new vocabulary words with pictures B) parents receiving one-on-one mentoring from coaches C) teachers using puppet characters and role-play demonstrations D) specially designed learning centers promoting phonological awareness