PSY 101 Study Guide - Final Guide: Reduced Affect Display, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Social Proof

• School: University of Rochester
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 101
• Professor: Estrada

Document Summary

Exam 3 study guide: chapters 13, 14, 15, 16. Four horsemen of the apocalypse: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling. More damaging to the relationship than a simple complaint. Criticism is more global and includes character attacks. You"re so lazy! instead of i"m annoyed that you didn"t take the trash out , which would simply be a complaint. The added personality attack of criticism escalates negativity and causes damage to the relationship over time. Criticism also includes global complaints, which can be identified by the words you always or you never like, you never answer my texts , etc. Focus is on a character defect rather than a specific behavior. More destructive than criticism because it conveys disgust and disrespect between spouses. A contemptuous comment might include sarcasm, mockery, insults, eye rolls, and hostile humor to belittle the partner. The attitude conveyed by contempt is one of disdain or superiority.