Alex is designing a study to examine how couples' behavior during conflict discussions predicts changes in relationship satisfaction.He is planning to measure the observed negative behavior skills that couples employ.Based on previous research,which additional observed variable would be most important for Alex to measure to obtain a more complete understanding of the effects of conflict behavior on relationship satisfaction?
A) amount of cognitive editing
B) degree of relationship commitment
C) displays of positive emotion
D) level of partner neuroticism

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Previous research has shown that displays of positive emotion during conflicts can buffer the negative effects of negative conflict behavior on relationship satisfaction. Therefore, measuring the degree to which couples display positive emotion during conflicts would provide a more complete understanding of the effects of conflict behavior on relationship satisfaction.

Alex Is Designing a Study to Examine How Couples' Behavior