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What are the four opposing needs identified in dialectical theory?
What are the four opposing needs identified in dialectical theory?
Which factor is NOT considered a correlate of conflict?
Which factor is NOT considered a correlate of conflict?
In which type of relationship is conflict generally found to be higher on average?
In which type of relationship is conflict generally found to be higher on average?
Which statement best describes the demand-withdraw interaction pattern?
Which statement best describes the demand-withdraw interaction pattern?
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What is the most frequent topic of conflict among heterosexual couples?
What is the most frequent topic of conflict among heterosexual couples?
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Which type of response to conflict is generally seen as less beneficial?
Which type of response to conflict is generally seen as less beneficial?
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What does attributional conflict refer to?
What does attributional conflict refer to?
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How is the intensity of conflict typically characterized during adolescence between parents and children?
How is the intensity of conflict typically characterized during adolescence between parents and children?
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Study Notes
Interpersonal Psychology 3110 - Study Guide for Chapter 11
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Definition of Conflict: Conflict occurs when one person's opinions, goals, beliefs, and/or behaviors are incompatible with another person's.
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Conflict and Relationship Satisfaction: In the Peaceful Couples study, conflict was higher among satisfied couples.
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Dialectical Theory: Dialectical theory examines opposing needs in relationships, including:
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Autonomy-Connection: The desire for independence versus closeness.
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Predictability-Novelty: The need for routine versus spontaneity.
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Openness-Closeness: The desire for honesty versus privacy.
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Integration-Separation: The need for togetherness versus individuality.
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Conflict Classification: Conflicts can be categorized by the individuals involved (e.g., mother-toddler, couple).
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Conflict Frequency: Toddlers have conflicts approximately every 36 minutes; dissatisfied couples have conflicts around 2.4 times per week and an average of 3.5 times per hour at the dinner table.
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Conflict Correlates: Factors associated with conflict include attachment style, personality, sleep, and stress.
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Conflict Intensity: Conflict intensity is often higher during adolescence.
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Recommendations for Anger Management: Gain control of anger, think differently, chill out, and use humor.
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Common Conflict Topics: Heterosexual couples frequently fight over children, chores, and communication.
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Instigating Conflict Factors: Criticism, unrealistic demands, rebuffs, and cumulative annoyances.
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Heterosexual vs. Same-Sex Couple Conflicts: Similarities are found around common topics. Differences are observed in areas like social issues.
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Self-Serving Bias in Conflict: The self-serving bias causes people to view their own actions more favorably. This can lead to misinterpretations and conflict.
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Attributional Conflict: Attributional conflict involves disagreements about the causes of events.
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Conflict and Health: Negative interactions (contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling) with partners can negatively affect health.
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Attachment Styles and Conflict: Secure attachment styles are associated with milder physiological responses to conflict.
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Demand-Withdrawal Interaction: In this pattern, one partner demands and expresses complaints, while the other partner withdraws. Women are typically described as demanders and men as withdrawers.
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Conflict Resolution Styles: Voice, loyalty, exit, and neglect are 4 ways to respond to conflict.
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Couple Types (Gottman): Couples are evaluated on levels of conflict and overall interaction patterns.
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Ways of Ending Conflict: There are 5 ways of ending conflict, these differ from one another.
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Marital Conflict and Death: Failing to vocalize concerns about marital conflicts is known to affect the health of those in mid-age.
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Gottman's Advice: Gottman advises understanding the 3rd person's perspective in conflict resolution.
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Research on Conflict: Studies have shown about 25% of couples are able to change their conflict interaction styles.
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Test your understanding of key concepts in Chapter 11 of Interpersonal Psychology 3110. This chapter explores conflict dynamics in relationships, including the impact of conflict on relationship satisfaction and various theories such as Dialectical Theory. Dive deep into the classification and frequency of conflicts as experienced across different relationships.
