Adult Attachment and Relationship Dynamics

False (B)

Attractiveness

<p>growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Internal attribution = Cause placed on the individual External attribution = Cause placed on external factors Stable attribution = Lasting cause, like personality traits Unstable attribution = Temporary cause, like mood changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Disagreements are destructive (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>1/10th of a second</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-verification (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>25%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>satisfaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passion is low = When intimacy is stable Passion is high = When intimacy is rising Intimacy is stable = Passion remains unchanged High intimacy = Results in low passion</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Financial disagreements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Having sex once a week or more is associated with the same happiness level as earning 50k or more.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Boredom and desire for change (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A partner may think their technique is more effective than it is (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Autonomy versus Connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>responses to conflict</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Relationship motives, beliefs about sex, or self-expanding activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Active Constructive = Engaging with a partner to resolve issues Passive Destructive = Avoiding the issue or withdrawing Active Destructive = Confronting aggressively to gain control Passive Constructive = Listening without engaging or responding</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2.3</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Children = 38% Chores = 25% Communication = 22%</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Unmitigated sexual communion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sexual desire</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Esteem support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Better adjustment to stress and better mental health.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>invalidating</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Direct Effect Model (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Jealousy</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emotional support = Attempts to console the partner Instrumental support = Direct assistance to resolve a problem Esteem support = Attempts to increase partner's self-efficacy Negative support = Being critical or invalidating</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Reactive jealousy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cognitive, Emotional, Behavioral</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>partner</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Self-serving lie = Benefits the liar Benevolent lie = Benefits others Outright lying = Creating a false impression Concealing information = Hiding the truth</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Partner's income (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Improve mate value or increase attractiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

Committed individuals are more likely to stay in relationships, respond better when unsatisfied, forgive transgressions, and make sacrifices for the relationship.

The cognitive methods used to process social information.

Our thoughts and perceptions of close relationships.

Initial judgments about others that linger and influence later interpretations.

The belief that relationships are predetermined to be compatible or not.

The belief that good relationships require effort and growth.

An explanation for why someone behaves in a certain way.

The tendency to remember initial information better than later information.

Emphasizing orgasm as the sole goal in sex, might mislead partners about effectiveness of techniques and lead to insecurity/anger.

Crucial for sexual satisfaction and well-being; assertiveness is key.

Relationship motive focusing on meeting partner's sexual needs without neglecting own.

Beliefs about sex relate positively to relationship and sexual satisfaction.

Dating couples have an average of 2.3 conflicts per week; married couples disagree on 23% of days.

Major disagreements occur on ~3% of days, minor on ~20%.

Most common disagreements: children (38%), chores (25%), and communication (22%).

Decline in passion is a common reason for reduced sexual desire and satisfaction in relationships.

Autonomy vs connection, Openness vs closedness, Stability vs change, Integration vs separation

Harsh start to a discussion, usually with accusations; the initial negative interaction

Overwhelming negativity from partner causing strong emotional/physical reaction.

Attempts to change undesirable behavior to improve the relationship.

Active/passive and constructive/destructive reactions to conflict.

In long-term relationships, focusing on accurate self-perceptions is more beneficial than maintaining positive illusions.

Relationships ending often involve ambivalence (mixed feelings). Past relationship quality is often perceived negatively, which is healthy for moving on.

People are less likely to break up with a partner if they perceive the partner is highly dependent on them.

Regular sex is linked to both increased sexual satisfaction and overall life satisfaction, for both men and women.

Sex is a relationship tool that promotes well-being by demonstrating responsiveness and support for relieving stress.

Passion in relationships is influenced by the change in intimacy level; passion is highest when intimacy is increasing, and lowest when intimacy is stable.

Maintaining sexual desire and satisfaction over time can be challenging; early relationship passion is often intense, but may fade over time.

Issues about sex are a frequent source of disagreements, even causing couples to seek relationship therapy.

Social relationships improve health by directly promoting healthy behaviors (Direct Effect Model) and helping cope with stress (Stress Buffering Model).

Four types of support exist: Emotional (consoling), Esteem (boosting confidence), Instrumental (direct assistance), and Negative (criticizing or controlling).

People with supportive others tend to have better mental and physical health, adjust better to stress, and achieve personal goals.

Providing support is strongly associated with lower mortality risk, even more so than receiving support. However, believing you have support is also beneficial.

Overly visible support can harm recipients, leading to increased stress, lower self-efficacy, and feeling like a burden.

Jealousy is an emotional reaction to a perceived threat to a valued relationship.

Jealousy arises when individuals perceive a potential loss of something they value, often a romantic partner, status, or resources.

Jealousy may have evolved to protect valuable relationships and resources, promoting vigilance and ensuring mate retention.

Jealousy can be reactive, a response to a real threat, or suspicious, based on unfounded fears. Suspicious jealousy varies between individuals.

Factors like relationship dependence, unmet needs, differences in partner value, attachment style, personality, and gender roles influence jealousy experiences.

Jealousy motivates protective behaviors. Men often focus on sexual infidelity due to paternity concerns, while women may prioritize emotional infidelity due to investment differences.

Jealousy manifests in cognitive, emotional, and behavioral ways. Cognitive includes suspicions, emotional involves negative feelings, and behavioral responses include actions like investigation or protection.

Jealousy negatively impacts individuals, leading to relationship dissatisfaction, reduced self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and anger. Cognitive and behavioral jealousy harm relationships.

Deception involves intentionally creating false impressions. It includes lying, concealing information, half-truths, and distracting from important facts.

Self-serving lies benefit the liar, often used to avoid embarrassment, guilt, or inconvenience, seek approval, or gain material advantage.

Benevolent lies benefit others, commonly used in close relationships to protect feelings or maintain harmony.