PSY327H5 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Derogation, Positive Illusions, Stay Cool
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Insecurities (insecure attachment, low self-esteem: difficult personality traits (e. g. , neuroticism, narcissism, low self-control, declines in passion over time, gendered socialization & expectations, conflicts and betrayals, negative interactions (need 5:1 ratio of positive to negative) Today: call for back-up: maintenance strategies, relationship repair. Positive illusions idealizing each other and the relationship. As long as these illusions are not too unrealistic, they can help to overlook minor imperfection. Karremans, 2014) those in a relationship are bias in how they process information about romantic others. When asked to recall information, they remembered more negative information that positive. Sacrifice and gratitude: sacrifices are made when partners preference do not align what to have for dinner or which family to attend during the holidays. It"s not whether these situations occur, but rather how they navigate the situation: sacrifice with approach motivation sacrificing to make partner happy and to benefit the relationship both partners will be happy in the relationship.
