Shelly and Lincoln have been married for two years. Shelly loves surprises, and she wants to throw a surprise party celebrating Lincoln’s recent promotion at work. However, Lincoln is more schedule-oriented, and Shelly is worried if he’ll welcome the surprise. In this scenario, which of the following relational dialectics plays a role?
a. Openness/closedness
b. Novelty/openness
c. Autonomy/connection
d. Novelty/predictability
d. Novelty/predictability
Novelty/predictability plays a role in this scenario. Novelty is the desire for originality, freshness, and uniqueness in a person or the partner’s behavior in a relationship. Predictability is the desire for consistency, reliability, and dependability.
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According to the media chapter, which of the following statements is accurate about prime-time television programming?
A. The trend has changed, such that role-reversal or negative stereotyping of male characters predominates today. B. While things have begun to change, the dominant male and submissive female stereotypes are still prevalent on television. C. Because female characters outnumber male characters on television, the issue of stereotypes is no longer pertinent. D. Sex-based stereotypes will always prevail, since this is what the TV viewing audience prefers
List and explain the 4 elements of a good conclusion
What will be an ideal response?