PSYC 334 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Derogation, Attention

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 334
• Professor: Ryan Curtis

Document Summary

Willingness to sacrifice to promote the well-being of their partners or their relationships. Michelangelo phenomenon when you help your relationship partner become who they want to be. Mich was a sculptor, you"re helping sculpt your partner into who they want to be. Accommodation partner is being rude to you but you respond in a constructive way. Play couples that play together really do tend to stay together. Forgiveness forgiveness benefits both the relationship and the partner who was wronged. Communication scholars have noted other actions that distinguish happy partners from those who are less content. Positivity contented partners strive to be polite and cheerful to one. Assurances contented partners continue to announce their love, commitment, and regard for each other. Sharing tasks contented partners do their fair share of household. Openness contented partners share their thoughts and feelings with another chores one another. Support contented partners provide comfort and advice when they"re needed.