Roger is an accountant and his girlfriend, Paula, is a statistician. Paula has had a number of affairs during the course of their relationship. Given the research on sexual jealousy, which of the following affairs-if he found out about it-would Roger be MOST upset about (i.e., which person would he be MOST jealous of)?

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Research on sexual jealousy suggests that individuals are more likely to experience jealousy over a partner's affair with someone who is a direct competitor or shares similar traits and professional interests. In this case, Roger, being an accountant, would likely feel most threatened and upset by Paula's affair with Terrence, a hotshot accountant, as Terrence represents a direct professional and possibly personal rival.

Roger Is an Accountant and His Girlfriend, Paula, Is a Statistician