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Question 1

Affiliation motive

Answer 1

People naturally want to connect to others. It’s a fundamental part of life that enables the continuation of species.

Question 2

William James Experiment

Answer 2

Someone was socially isolated which led to parts of the brain lighting up- same parts as when registering pain.

Question 3

Catalysts of relationships

Answer 3

SPDFS
Similarities
Proximity
Disclosure
First impressions
Superficial things

Question 4

Economic Model for relationships

Answer 4

1. Communal sharing
2. Authority ranking
3. Market pricing
4. Equality matching

Question 5

Community sharing (economic model for relationships)

Answer 5

Distribution of goods is equated to time and emotions shared. Everybody gets what they need emotionally (ideal esp in family!)

Question 6

Authority ranking

Answer 6

Some people enter relationships in a controlling and demanding way.

Over-dominating people. Controlling people.
“I should have this and you should give me that!”

Question 7

Market Pricing

Answer 7

What you put into a relationship is what you take out. This is a problem when people start keeping score in relationships, needing everything to be equally reciprocated.

Everyone gets IN PROPORTION with what they put in
You invited me once, and I invited you twice…

Question 8

Equality matching

Answer 8

Everybody gets equal
I.e. each child gets 20 mins of time

Question 9

Theories of continuity

Answer 9

early relationships form the template of how your future relationships will work. If you had a warm and secure relationship with your parents as a child, this allows you to develop positive relationships throughout life. The opposite is true, as well.

Question 10

Theories of Discontinuity

Answer 10

early relationships are important, but they can be maneuvered in different directions, and children can form or witness positive relationships with other important adults that can offset those initial negative relationships. Unresolved early relationships can repeat themselves - sibling rivalries can be repeated with coworker

Question 11

Sternberg’s Model of Components of a Relationship

Answer 11

1. Passion- arousal, i love this person/ my heart flutters
2. Intimacy- more of a friendship where you feel close and attached.
3. Commitment- we’re in this together, we’re a team.

Opposition to relationship fuels passion
Intamicy and passion can be a rel. but not ideal
Passion and intimacy dont work cuz no commitment
Passion and commitment dont work either

Question 12

Marital Satisfaction Curve

Answer 12

Starts high, gets lower cuz of stress, then goes back up.

Question 13

3 biggest stressors in marriage

Answer 13

1. Money
2. In-laws
3. Communication

Question 14

Marriage Study

Answer 14

They had couples go to a marriage seminar and gave tips to improve marriage: don’t speak for your spouse, don’t be a psychopest, end your departures positively, communicate. The couples who went to this seminar had half the amount of divorces.