7. Which of the following statements regarding internal emotional experiences and relationships is TRUE?

• Negative affect is instrumental in minimizing the magnitude and duration of conflict.
• Neurologic studies indicate that approaches to tasks or events are influenced by a positive affect state.
• Maintaining a positive affect is beneficial to a relationship regardless of the magnitude of conflict (i.e., even in cases of abuse).
• The majority of research on couples has focused on individuals' affect state as the primary predictor of relationship outcomes.