Psychology 3723F/G Chapter Notes -Attachment Theory, Interrupt, John Gottman
17 Nov 2014
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Women are more likely than men depending on the circumstance. Not an ability difference but a motivational difference. When certain circumstances are distressing , certain people become more accurate mid readers. Insecure people usually better at this anxiously attached understand more distressing circumstances, they are more in tuned with feelings, securely attached are not as good as mind reading. This activates concern thus they are in tuned with their partners thoughts. Difficult process and error is likely to occur. Buzzfeed video: communication that takes place between couples. Popular media states we need good communication vey vague. 1. honest communication model: couples should be open , direct dealing with conflict, talk it all out. 2. good management model: suggest open expression or negative feelings and cognitions are bad for the relationship. Years ago no one looked at patterns of communication within couples (john gottman) one study conducted research to test satisfaction in couples relationships.
