Research suggests that the processes of disillusionment and disengagement play a role in relationship dissolution. Which of the following statements illustrates the cognitive disconnection component of these processes?
A) "We're so different; it's like we've become strangers."
B) "I feel nothing for her anymore."
C) "All my feelings of love have disappeared."
D) "She can go to the party by herself; I'm not interested"

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The statement "We're so different; it's like we've become strangers" illustrates cognitive disconnection because it highlights the perceived lack of commonality and familiarity between partners, ultimately leading to disillusionment and disengagement. Options B, C, and D illustrate emotional disconnection or behavioral disconnection, rather than cognitive disconnection.

Research Suggests That the Processes of Disillusionment and Disengagement Play