PSY 455 Chapter Notes - Chapter 5: Harold Kelley, Orvis, Problem Solving
28 Nov 2016
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In sum, conflict appears to be part and parcel of most dating and mating relationships. The role of attributions: attributions conflict play a crucial role in determining whether they will successfully negotiate and resolve their differences or whether their initial disagreement will escalate to increasingly intense and angry fighting. Explanations for a partner"s behavior that couples making during times of: concern the perceived causes of a partner"s behavior. When seeking to understand why the partner acted in a certain way, a person makes a determination about. The extent to which the cause of the behavior rests in the partner as opposed to the external situation. The extent to which the cause of the behavior is likely to change over time. The extent to which the cause of the behavior affects other areas of the relationship. Responsibility attributions: concern the partner"s perceived responsibility or accountability for the behavior. The extent to which the behavior reflects negative or positive.
