PSYC 215 Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: Cognitive Psychology, Virtual Reality, Derogation

• School: McGill University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 215
• Professor: Mark Baldwin

Document Summary

Importance of relationship cognition: cognitive influences on relationship experience. What we feel influences our behaviour in the relationship. Application of cognitive psychology in the study of relationship: related to self esteem, stress, motivation, ties in to the idea of self- dynamics. fulfilling prophecy. Commitment: the intention to remain in and feel connected to a relationship. Focus on monogamous romantic relationships, but also has applications in friendship: how does commitment lead to thoughts and actions that support the relationship even when dealing with stress or challenges. Alternatives ---> commitment ---> prosocial behaviour ---> trust, satisfaction. Examples: material rewards (financial, social rewards (companionship, sex, security & validation, sense of identity, self-esteem) Balanced off by cost (energy, irritation, compromise) Evaluated according to your personal standard or comparison level (cl: what you feel you should be getting in terms of cost or reward. Alternative available relationship partners & being alone as an alternative. Relationship is evaluated in comparison to the comparison level for.