In contrast to self-concept, which reflects an adolescent's beliefs and cognitions regarding his or her self, ________ is more emotionally oriented

Ralph was in a minor car accident in the grocery store parking lot. He backed his car into another car that was also backing out of a parking space. The other driver honked but Ralph didn't stop. Why not?

Ralph technically had the right-of-way. The honking did not cross his sensory threshold. Ralph became confused by driving backwards, confusing the gas pedal with the brake. His sensory memory perceived the honk but thought it was directed at someone else.

Long-term marriage partners show more similarities with each other due to a lifetime spent in each other’s company, along with a(n) ____ (O’Rourke & Cappeliez, 2005).?

a. ?accurate assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of their relationship b. ?a decrease of the opportunity of other relationships c. ?lack of attention to past negative events and personality traits d. ?healthy engagement in conflict when necessary