SOCL 2505 Chapter : SOCL 2505 Chapter 5 Notes
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Nature of con ict: inevitable in relationships. In intimate human relationships, con ict is normal: should not escalate into verbal and physical violence. Table 5. 1- strengths of happy couples versus unhappy couples regarding con ict. Resolution: class: do not need to know percentages. Table 5. 2- top five con ict problems for couples. Figure 5. 1- hierarchy of con ict: class: any con ict will start at the bottom and eventually escalate. Top 4 in period is where increase in tension and increase in pressure mainly occurs. As the hierarchy proceed from lower to higher levels, the crisis point becomes even more possible. Anger and con ict taboos: most couples are afraid of negative emotions anger, resentment, etc. and have a dif cult time learning how to deal with them. Class: hiding that you are angry and not communicating is a bad thing. High levels of stress for individuals and their relationships.
