PSYC 240 Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Loafing, Jewish Holidays, Construals
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If the other 4 are present, the relationship doesn"t last long. Communication, no positive delusions (in everyday it is okay, but in long distance the delusions can hit you hard when you see them), knowing the time line of how long it was going to be long distance. Threats: alternatives, positive illusions/idealizing each other, not knowing when you"ll see each other again, only fighting when you"re together. 4 horsemen: contempt, defensiveness, stone walling and criticism. Toxic because they are bad ways to deal with conflict. Predict divorce with 90% accuracy after 5. 6 years. 5:1 - need 5 positive interactions for every negative, but they need to be of the same magnitude. Thought polarization vs group polarization **** thought: the more you think about a topic, the more likely you will entrench your position on the issue to help with internal consistency group: happens in groups. Get convinced as individuals to one position through discussion and sharing opinions.
