Sydney spends about as much time studying as she does with her boyfriend. Her boyfriend starts to demand more time, so she breaks up with him and spends that time studying. From the perspective of behavior regulation theory, which statement best explains Sydney's choice?
A) The matching law predicted the breakup, since studying was more valuable than relationship.
B) Sydney could no longer maintain her bliss point while in the relationship.
C) Studying was an elastic commodity.
D) Sydney's academic performance and her boyfriend were complements.

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Sydney's choice to break up with her boyfriend because he demanded more time, which interfered with her studying, indicates she could no longer achieve her bliss point—the optimal balance of activities that maximizes her happiness or utility. The bliss point concept suggests individuals strive to allocate their time and resources in a way that maximizes their overall satisfaction. When the boyfriend demanded more time, it disrupted this balance, leading Sydney to end the relationship to restore her preferred allocation of time between studying and personal life.

Sydney Spends About as Much Time Studying as She Does