formation of romantic relationships (8+16 marks) The similarity theory by Byrne et al 1986 explains the formation of relationships. The essence of this view is that similarity promotes liking. Firstly‚ you will sort potential partners for dissimilarity‚ avoiding people who you perceive as a different personality type and attitudes to yourself. Then you chose someone who is most similar to yourself from the remaining. Couples with similar attitudes tend to have longer relationships and the theory
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necessarily lead to success‚ HSE is more advantageous in interpersonal relationships. LSEs were chronically dissatisfied with their romantic relationships (Cavallo‚ Fitzsimons & Holmes‚ 2009). This can be explained by the tendency for LSEs to engage in potentially destructive behaviors like hostility‚ avoidance or aggression. (Bellavia & Murray‚ 2003; Crocker & Park‚ 2004) LSE’s lower satisfaction in their romantic relationships compared to HSEs can be explained by several reasons. Firstly
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Discuss the influence of culture on romantic relationships Psychologists have found differences between western and non-western cultures in relationships. There are voluntary and non-voluntary relationships. Voluntary relationships are most common in western culture as you’d expect; due to urban settings and east geographical & social mobility‚ so interaction with others occurs on a much greater scale. Leading to a higher degree of choice of partners. In non-western cultures however it is found
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include the bonds between adults and their romantic partners; the extension includes the concept of the secure‚ the anxious-preoccupied‚ the dismissive-avoidant‚ and the fearful-avoidant attachment styles. Current research‚ in the form of cross-sectional and longitudinal studies‚ predicts adults exhibit attachment styles during the forming‚ maintenance‚ and separation process. The research utilized the experiences in close relationships inventory and the relationship maintenance questionnaire to find their
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The number 65 is displayed in front of you. Then you are asked a question: Is the percentage of African countries in the United Nations greater or less than 65? When Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman (1974) asked this question to their subjects‚ they found that the number shown before the question heavily influenced the answers. Those who were shown 65 gave a median estimate of 45 percent and those who were shown the 45 gave a median estimate of 25 percent. They defined this phenomenon as anchoring
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EFFECTS OF ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS ON ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE MATTHEW E. KOPFLER DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY LOYOLA UNIVERSITY Sponsored by: MUKUL BHALLA (bhalla@loyno.edu) [pic] ABSTRACT This study was conducted to discover whether or not there is an association between academic performance and involvement in a romantic relationship amongst undergraduate college students. The variables looked at were dating status (single or involved)‚ level of involvement in the relationship‚ and grade point
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Communication in Family & Romantic Relationships Learning Team A Amber‚ Jamie‚ Kassandra‚ Alyssa and Jennifer The Parent Relationship and Conflict Sources of Conflict • Underage Activities • Co-parenting • Discipline Solving Conflict • Communication • Compromise • Understanding Parenting Conflict Cont. Similar to other relationships Different ideas of appropriate Differences to other relationships Legal responsibilities Cultural difference may cause conflict Communication is key
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An Analysis of the Relationship Between Mother and Daughter: The Liars Club‚ and a look at childhood through the lens of adulthood Marry Karr’s The Liars Club is a haunting memoire‚ depicting a young Texan girls struggle to survive the trials of adolescence in home that finds stability in chaos and comfort in the abusive habits of her parents. Illustrating both fond and painful memoires from her past‚ Karr paints a complex image of the relationship she shared with her mother; giving readers
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COMMUNICATION IN FAMILY AND ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS PRESENTATION Team A BSHS 385 Dr. Barbara Hughson July 21‚ 2015 ROMANTIC CONFLICTS Communication Trust Past Baggage Time spent together https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images? q=tbn:ANd9GcQN0qzgIOdmSprTuNOA8qj 73QvHpKDk8jFVQlLav_kq7f1sH0L4 FRIENDSHIP CONFLICTS Jealousy Gossip Personality differences Different beliefs/morals https://encrypted-tbn3.gstatic.com/images? q=tbn:ANd9GcTQc6zAB1pSn82lP3hy_haL R0JVhZnfjXoWUrTyroiem4em1Oui
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The Effects of Attachment Style on Adult Romantic Relationships Abstract Individual attachment style and its effects on adult romantic relationships were examined. The hypothesis of this literature review was that insecure attachment style would negatively affect the overall dynamic of adult romantic relationships while secure attachment would promote positive and healthy romantic relationships. Empirical studies looking at attachment style and relationship issues such as one’s views of self and
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