Beliefs and values of intimate relationships. Flashcards
True or false:
Behaviors are ambiguous
True.
What is a belief?
Idea about what relationships are like
What is a value?
Ideas about what relationships should be like.
What is the ideal standards model?
- People evaluate their relationship against each of their beliefs and values
From the ideal standard model, what is a bad relationship?
A relationship that differs greatly from their beliefs in the negative
What is they key to having a strong sex life, and having a strong intimate relationship?
- believe that sex is important
- Have sex often (once every 4 days)
If a relationship starts poorly, can it change?
It can, if both partners are willing to see it change.
does initial satisfaction play a critical role in relationship length for people with low destiny affinity?
No, not at all
does initial satisfaction play a critical role in relationship length for people with high destiny affinity?
absolutely,
if the relationship starts off rough they will leave super soon
if it starts off strong they will stay for a LONG time.
What is perceptual confirmation?
When people’s partners behave in a ambiguous ways, they use their specific relationship beliefs and values to interpret the behavior.
- we see what we expect to see.
What is an example of rejection sensitivity?
Higher expectation that you will be rejected.
What is behavioral confirmation?
Peoples behavior towards their partner matches their specific relationship beliefs and values.
Peoples relationship cognition guides their ___________
Behaviours
What leads to a self fulfilling proficiency
- when your behaviors support your beliefs
How does culture influence our relationships?
The shared attitudes, beliefs, norms, an values of people who share the same geographical area and specific period of time.
- when you share, or are open to sharing these cultural beliefs you will see higher satisfaction.
What is the percent of 18-34 year olds are married in Canada?
in 1971 56% are married
in 2016 22% are married
What are the three elements of western marriage?
- marriage is the best way to live one’s family life
- A marriage should be permanent, loving relationship
- If you are unsatisfied, you should end your marriage
What do the elements of western married lead to in western culture?
_ high levels of people who enter and leave marriages.
Who values marriage more, men or women?
Overwhelmingly men
Why is marriage important?
- it is public
- it is legally binding and leads to greater chance at long lasting relationship.
The images we see in media affect how we see things, who does it have a greater impact on?
Men will become more accepting of violence when they see it resulting in positive behaviors
women will always be opposed to it.
When men are shown erotica, then asked about how much they love their partners, what did they say?
Men said that they thought their partner was less attractive, and that they love their partner less.
