PSYC 362 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Attachment Theory
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Capitalization refers to capitalizing good events, eg celebration, sharing it to the others. One can seize the opportunity to capitalize on good fortune. Lead to higher personal well-being and relationship well-being. Independent to the +ve effect of the good news. Benefits of sharing good news to the others depends on the responsiveness of the others. Finding the cloud in the silver lining : possible for people to reinterpret your positive events in such a way as to minimize their +ve impact. Eg kim told me about fraser getting new convertible car, and i said oh, but they always leak . Passive constructive response will harm relationship satisfaction. Partner doesn"t see the event as important. Partner doesn"t see the relationship as important. Partner feels threatened, jealous, or is distracted by personal concerns. We may feel disappointed and unhappy as time goes on and feel that the partner doesn"t value who we are. Langston looked at how sharing can have benefits.