All of the following statements about the relationship between CL, CLalt, and outcomes are true EXCEPT
A) if the outcome is greater than the CL, which is greater than the CLalt, the relationship will be viewed as being satisfying and stable
B) if the outcome is greater than the CLalt, which is greater than the CL, the relationship will be viewed as being unsatisfying and stable
C) if the CL is greater than the CLalt, which is greater than the outcome, the relationship will be viewed as being unsatisfying and unstable
D) if the CL is greater than the outcome, which is greater than the CLalt, the relationship will be viewed as being unsatisfying and stable

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The correct relationship dynamics are based on comparison levels (CL) and comparison levels for alternatives (CLalt). If the outcome exceeds both CL and CLalt, the relationship is satisfying. Stability is determined by whether the outcome is better or worse than the alternatives (CLalt). B is incorrect because if the outcome is greater than both CLalt and CL, the relationship should be viewed as satisfying (since the outcome exceeds expectations and alternatives), not unsatisfying.

All of the Following Statements About the Relationship Between CL