According to __________________ theory, members of a couple in a long-term relationship should prefer to spend time with each other rather than people they don't know very well.

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Socioemotional selectivity theory proposes that as individuals age and perceive their time as limited, they prioritize social activities that are emotionally meaningful. As a result, members of a couple in a long-term relationship would prefer to spend time with each other rather than people they don't know very well because their relationship is emotionally meaningful. Therefore, the best choice is B, socioemotional selectivity.

According to __________________ Theory, Members of a Couple in a Long-Term