PSYC 362 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Conflict Resolution, Sarcasm, Neuroticism
6 Jan 2018
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Interdependence: motives, goals, beliefs, opinions, or behaviour interfere with those of another. Conflict isn"t a bad thing: demonstrates autonomy, power, sharing of opinions. What matters is how couples approach the conflict and deal with it. Dating couples: 2. 3 conflicts per week (lloyd, 1987) Autonomy vs connection: relationships require that people balance their need for freedom and their need for intimacy with others. Openness vs closedness: sometimes we want to be open & honest with partners, and other times we want to preserve our privacy. Stability vs change: we want stability in our relationship, but too much may lead to boredom and the desire for exciting change. Integration vs separation: how much overlap do you want there to be with your partner and people outside of your relationship. Social allergies: something your partner does repetitively, that you don"t like (do it to get on your nerves)
