JUST*3010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Social Exchange Theory, Psychodynamics, System 6
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Systems theory: to learn creative approaches for dealing with conflict(s) Attribution theory (sillers, 1960: people act as they do in conflict situations because of the inferences/assumptions they make about others based on their behavior; blaming others = key component, attributions are either: Investments of time and energy in a relationship increase partner satisfaction and commitment the greater the investment in a relationship, the more difficult its termination. Systems theory (ruben, 1978: a system (couple, family, team, organization, community etc. ) is a set of interrelated components acting together as one unit; System is key --not the individuals that comprise it. System is more important to help us understand behaviour and conflicts within it. Look the conflict -analyze the conflict situation(s: consider cause and possible outcomes before you take action. Instrumental goal require the opponent to remove a specific obstacle blocking completion of a task, e. g. changing grade on assignment.
