Author Question: Lindsay is a freshman at college, and has her first serious boyfriend there. Her parents can't stand ... (Read 46 times)

luminitza · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Lindsay is a freshman at college, and has her first serious boyfriend there. Her parents can't stand him. According to the theory of psychological reactance, what should her parents do to discourage the relationship?

a. Explain to Lindsay in calm, rational terms why this man is a poor fit for her.
b. Subtly put him down in conversations to Lindsay to avoid direct confrontation.
c. Never invite him to their home for a visit.
d. Say very little about him one way or the other to Lindsay.

Question 2

Matthew is considering going on a blind date. According to the evolutionary perspective, he will be most concerned with

a. the social status of his date.
b. the physical attractiveness of his date.
c. whether he and his date have similar attitudes.
d. whether he and his date are equally intelligent.