The text describes several mechanisms of motivated reasoning in relationships.Something that all of these techniques have in common is that they:
A) require direct communication between partners to be effective.
B) allow partners' initially positive views of their relationships to accommodate new information and experiences.
C) require partners to fool themselves into believing things that are not true.
D) support interpretations that have positive consequences for the individual engaging in motivated reasoning.

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All of the techniques described in the text support interpretations that have positive consequences for the individual engaging in motivated reasoning. They allow individuals to maintain positive views of themselves and their relationships, even in the face of evidence that suggests otherwise. Direct communication between partners is not always necessary for these techniques to be effective, and while they may involve some self-deception, they do not necessarily require individuals to believe things that are not true.

The Text Describes Several Mechanisms of Motivated Reasoning in Relationships