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What negative impact can predicting the future of a marriage have on the relationship?
What negative impact can predicting the future of a marriage have on the relationship?
It can harm the relationship by creating uncertainty and stress for the couple.
In the study by Bradbury and Fincham, what communication pattern was observed among couples in happy relationships?
In the study by Bradbury and Fincham, what communication pattern was observed among couples in happy relationships?
Happy couples engaged in relationship-enhancing patterns and did not blame their partners.
What were the criteria for couples participating in Bradbury and Fincham's study?
What were the criteria for couples participating in Bradbury and Fincham's study?
Couples had to be married, living together, and not have undergone marriage counseling.
What correlation was found between levels of marital satisfaction and communication patterns?
What correlation was found between levels of marital satisfaction and communication patterns?
What is one limitation of the study's findings regarding marital dissatisfaction and communication?
What is one limitation of the study's findings regarding marital dissatisfaction and communication?
What key factor did Gottman's study identify as crucial for relationship success?
What key factor did Gottman's study identify as crucial for relationship success?
How did Gottman measure the emotional states of couples during discussions?
How did Gottman measure the emotional states of couples during discussions?
What was the main aim of Gottman's study?
What was the main aim of Gottman's study?
Why is informed consent important in studies about personal relationships?
Why is informed consent important in studies about personal relationships?
What common ethical issue relates to undue stress in Gottman’s study?
What common ethical issue relates to undue stress in Gottman’s study?
What pattern was observed in couples who later divorced according to Gottman’s findings?
What pattern was observed in couples who later divorced according to Gottman’s findings?
Why might the results of Gottman's study have cultural bias?
Why might the results of Gottman's study have cultural bias?
How long did the researchers follow up with the couples in Gottman's study?
How long did the researchers follow up with the couples in Gottman's study?
Flashcards
Relationship-enhancing Communication
Relationship-enhancing Communication
Partners in happy relationships explain their partner's actions by focusing on external factors, like a stressful day. They believe that behavior is situational, not intentional.
Distress-Maintaining Communication
Distress-Maintaining Communication
Partners in unhappy relationships blame each other's personalities. They believe bad behavior comes from their partner's inherent traits.
Bradbury & Fincham Study
Bradbury & Fincham Study
The study by Bradbury and Fincham observed 47 married couples to analyze the connection between communication patterns and marital satisfaction.
Bidirectional Ambiguity
Bidirectional Ambiguity
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Confounding Variables
Confounding Variables
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Longitudinal Study
Longitudinal Study
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Confirmation Bias
Confirmation Bias
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Specific Affect Coding System (SPAFF)
Specific Affect Coding System (SPAFF)
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Positive Affect
Positive Affect
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Negative Affect
Negative Affect
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Undue Stress and Harm
Undue Stress and Harm
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Informed Consent
Informed Consent
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Generalizability
Generalizability
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Study Notes
Studies on Relationships
- Studies examined relationships, focusing on factors like protection from harm, informed consent, and the sources of happiness and unhappiness within relationships.
Gottman Study (Study 1)
- Gottman's study investigates communication in relationships.
- Communication (both verbal and non-verbal) is crucial in successful partnerships.
- Researchers used methods to predict divorce likelihood, observing couple interactions.
- A coding system (SPAFF) measured positive and negative emotions during discussions.
- A study of 124 newlywed couples revealed that communication patterns significantly influenced relationship outcomes.
- Couples who communicated effectively maintained positive relationships, while those with negative interactions had higher likelihoods of divorce.
- Couples struggling with relationship problems were monitored over six years to determine if their predicted results matched their actual experiences.
Bradbury and Fincham Study (Study 2)
- Bradbury and Fincham focused on relationship communication patterns and their impact on happiness and conflict resolution.
- Happy couples tended to attribute behaviour to situational factors.
- Unhappy couples frequently blamed their partners' personality qualities.
- A 47-couple study looked at verbal and non-verbal communication, identifying relationship-enhancing and distress-maintaining patterns.
- Couples with lower marital satisfaction displayed greater distress-maintaining communication behaviors.
- These studies emphasized the importance of effective communication and the impact of miscommunication patterns on relationship satisfaction.
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Explore key research studies on relationships, focusing on communication patterns and their impact on relationship success. The quiz delves into Gottman's study on newlywed couples and the long-term effects of communication styles, as well as additional insights from Bradbury and Fincham. Test your understanding of these important findings.