Author Question: Bobby lost an important account at work today. His boss was thoroughly disappointed and in no ... (Read 68 times)

colton · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Bobby lost an important account at work today. His boss was thoroughly disappointed and in no uncertain terms told him he had made a grave mistake. When Bobby thinks about going home to his partner, he most likely ________.

a) believes his partner loves him unconditionally
b) feels his partner will love him less and be less accepting
c) will be happy to be around someone who loves him just as he is
d) thinks that at least his relationship is intact and going well

Question 2

Bob is chronically lonely and hopes to acquire some social skills. What would a social psychologist suggest?

a) Engage in self-affirmations.
b) Practice interacting with strangers and then watching tapes of the interaction.
c) Learn to make a request sound like an order.
d) Have more optimistic expectations about interactions.