Couples who are satisfied with their relationships tend to attribute each other's positive behaviors to _______ and _______ causes and to assume the behaviors were _______.
A) internal; stable; intentional
B) external; unstable; blameworthy
C) external; global; unintentional
D) dispositional; specific; involuntary

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Couples who are satisfied with their relationships tend to attribute each other's positive behaviors to internal (related to the person) and stable (consistent over time) causes and assume the behaviors were intentional. This positive attributional style promotes positive feelings and increased closeness in the relationship.

Couples Who Are Satisfied with Their Relationships Tend to Attribute