Tyler gets enraged when he sees his girlfriend talk to another man. This is an example of ________ jealousy.
A) cognitive
B) emotional
C) behavioral
D) physiological

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Emotional jealousy refers to the intense feelings of anger or sadness that are triggered by a perceived threat to a romantic relationship. In this case, Tyler's anger at the sight of his girlfriend talking to another man indicates emotional jealousy. Cognitive jealousy involves thoughts and beliefs about a partner's supposed infidelity, behavioral jealousy involves trying to control a partner's behavior, and physiological jealousy involves physical reactions such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Tyler Gets Enraged When He Sees His Girlfriend Talk to Another