Psychology 3724F/G Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Cortisol, Vise, 18 Months

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 3724F/G
• Professor: Lorne Campbell

Document Summary

Couples who face ore frequent relationship problems and conflict are more likely to experience declines in relationship satisfaction and are more likely to break up. More relationship conflict linked to greater depression and poorer health. Relationship therapists report that dysfunctional communication is most common complaint they deal with, most damaging and difficult to treat. Two competing theoretical explanations postulated by scientists as best way of communicating when experiencing relationship problems: honest communication model. If problems aren"t dealt with, they will continue to simmer and eventually corrode relationship: good management model. Regular and open expression of negative thoughts/feelings has caustic effects on relationship. Understand that some issues can"t be resolved and need to be put on cog backburner. More positive interaction behaviour (constructive problem solving, affection, humor) predict higher s and increase pr of staying together: destructive patterns of communication (2 dyadic processes-how couples respond to each other)