Questions and Answers
What is jealousy?
An emotional response to a perceived threat or real threat to an important or valued relationship.
What are external causes of jealousy?
When someone interprets their partner's actions as having an emotional or sexual interest in someone else, or a lack of sexual interest in the current partner.
What are internal causes of jealousy?
Mistrust, low self-esteem, anxiety, lack of perceived alternatives, and insecurity.
How do women typically respond to jealousy?
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How do men typically respond to jealousy?
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Study Notes
Jealousy
- Jealousy is an emotional response triggered by perceived or real threats to valued relationships.
External Causes of Jealousy
- Arises from partner's actions perceived as having interest in others or a lack of interest in the current relationship.
Internal Causes of Jealousy
- Driven by factors such as mistrust, low self-esteem, anxiety, perceived lack of alternatives, and general insecurity.
Women and Jealousy
- Women typically cope with jealousy by seeking comfort in food and companionship from friends.
Men and Jealousy
- Men often resort to alcohol as a means of coping with feelings of jealousy.
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Test your knowledge on the concepts of jealousy with this set of flashcards. The flashcards cover definitions of jealousy, its external and internal causes, and more. A great resource for anyone studying psychology and human emotions.
