Theories of Romantic Relationships (OCR A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Economic approach metaphor for relationships
Economic approach metaphor for relationships
Joint bank account
SET: when relationships continue
SET: when relationships continue
When both feel they're getting more out than putting in
Profit formula in SET
Profit formula in SET
Rewards minus costs
Examples of rewards in SET (3)
Examples of rewards in SET (3)
Companionship, being cared for, sex
Examples of costs in SET (3)
Examples of costs in SET (3)
Effort, financial investment, time wasted
Theorists who proposed 2 profit measures in SET
Theorists who proposed 2 profit measures in SET
Thibaut and Kelly
Comparison Level (CL) definition
Comparison Level (CL) definition
Standard against which all relationships are judged
Comparison Level for Alternatives (CLalt)
Comparison Level for Alternatives (CLalt)
If greater rewards possible from another relationship
Sampling stage in SET
Sampling stage in SET
Exploring rewards/costs by experimenting or observing
Bargaining stage in SET
Bargaining stage in SET
Beginning: partners exchange rewards/costs, negotiate
Commitment stage in SET
Commitment stage in SET
Costs/rewards predictable, stable, rewards up costs down
Institutionalisation stage in SET
Institutionalisation stage in SET
Partners settled, costs and rewards established
Gottman & Levenson: successful marriage ratio
Gottman & Levenson: successful marriage ratio
5:1 positive to negative exchanges
Sedikides' criticism of SET
Sedikides' criticism of SET
Assumes people are inherently selfish in relationships
Walster's equity theory critique of SET
Walster's equity theory critique of SET
Overlooks importance of equity/fairness between partners