Psychology 2035A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 17: Disclose, Cognitive Therapy, Social Exchange Theory

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2035A/B
• Professor: Alvin Segal

Document Summary

Relationship development: describe typical characteristics and the paradox of close relationships. Close relationships are those that are important, interdependent, and long lasting. They spend lots of time and energy maintaining the relationship, what one says and does affect the other. They come in many forms, including: family relationships, friendships, Close relationships arouse intense feelings that are both: Positive (passion, concern, caring) and negative (rage, jealousy, despair). So close relationship relate to some best aspect of life (well-being, happiness, health) but also a dark side (abuse, deception, rejection) This is referred to as the paradox of close relationships. Attraction is the initial desire to form a close relationship. Three factors underlie initial attraction between strangers and friends: proximity geographically, residential or other forms of spatial closeness. Who near each other more likely to get acquainted and find out similarities. Who live and work near are more convenient and less costly.