Brad and Jing-Mei have been married for several years.Recently Brad discovered that Jing-Mei had a brief affair.Which of the following will NOT increase the likelihood that Brad will forgive Jing-Mei?
A) Brad believes Jing-Mei is fully in control of her actions.
B) Jing-Mei apologized and promised never to do it again.
C) Brad is generally an amiable,easygoing person.
D) Brad is extremely committed to Jing-Mei and their relationship.

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If Brad believes that Jing-Mei is fully in control of her actions, he may hold her more accountable for her behavior and may have a harder time forgiving her. This belief suggests that Jing-Mei intentionally chose to have the affair, which may make it harder for Brad to see it as a mistake that she regrets. Therefore, this option would not increase the likelihood that Brad will forgive Jing-Mei.

Brad and Jing-Mei Have Been Married for Several Years