Which of the following statements about the course of romantic love between partners over the life span is true?
a) romantic love is less of an issue for older americans because they grew up in an era when love was less important for marriage (this is likely a cohort effect).
b) the fantasy, novelty, and arousal decline in committed relationships, which relates to the decline of romantic love.
c) feelings of romantic love rise dramatically early and then increase gradually over time.
d) the gap between ideal and experienced love widens over time.

Paula maintained her normal weight during her freshman year in college. during her sophomore year, she moved into an apartment with two friends who are overweight. the three regularly enjoy high-calorie meals together, and paula has gained more than twenty pounds. she wants to lose weight, but it seems as if, whenever she plans to prepare a healthful, low-calorie meal, her roommates come home with a box of pizza or take-out burgers and fries. what type of influence are her friends having on her behavior? social undermining moral support emotional encouragement informal persuasion social undermining