Based on research by Fincham on attributions within married couples presented in your text,consider the following couple: Dean claims that every time Erica does something kind it is just because she wants to impress his mother,and every time she does something rude he says it is because she is a mean person.What kind of relationship are they most likely to have?

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According to the research presented by Fincham, making negative attributions about a partner's behavior is associated with increased dissatisfaction and conflict in the relationship. Dean consistently makes negative attributions about Erica's behavior, which suggests that they are likely to have a troubled relationship.

Based on Research by Fincham on Attributions Within Married Couples