7. Variation affected by mechanical or proce- dural issues. In a research experiment, you are asked to recall your last conflict with your relational partner and write out what you said to him or her. As you recall the conflict incident, you recognize that the conflict was a lengthy one lasting for about 20 minutes. But the researcher left only 3 inches of space on the questionnaire for you to describe what you said. Not knowing what to do, you select the most important things you said and leave out the rest.