CDFS 408 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Problem Solving
Relationship Maintenance
Summary of Gottman’s research
Maximize Positive Affect (MPA)
Regulate Conflict Constructively (ROC)
Avoid Development or Escalation of Destructive Patterns and Attitudes (DDPA)
Maximize Positive Affect (MPA)
Most important because it conveys your feelings towards your partner
Controversial
We argue that MPA can reduce
ROC
DDPA
Affect is key
Positive affect
touch
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