Sucessful Marriage Qualities Flashcards
1
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Non-contingent reinforcement
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Unconditional approval of another person.
2
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Unconditional positive regard
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Acceptance of another person as he or she is.
3
Q
Selfism
A
A personal value system that Emphasizes that the way to find happiness is through self gratification and narcissism
4
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Negative affect reciprocity
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A pattern of communication in unhappy couples whereby partners respond negatively to each other’s statements.
5
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Affective sensitivity
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Empathy, or the ability to identify the feelings, thoughts and attitudes of another person.