According to which theory two different personality traits that are the counterparts of each other provide a sense of completeness when they are joined ?

Correct answer: C. complementary needs

  • A. exchange
  • B. matching hypothesis
  • C. complementary needs
  • D. mutual co-dependence

Explanation

The complementary-needs theory of relationships proposes that opposite or complementary personality traits can satisfy each other and create a sense of completeness. The matching hypothesis, by contrast, focuses on people choosing partners with similar characteristics.

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