Neff and Karney (2004)conducted a Study Where They Contacted Newlyweds

question 38

Essay

Neff and Karney (2004)conducted a study where they contacted newlyweds every 6 months for the first 3 years of marriage.At every contact,spouses were asked to imagine what they would think if their partners acted in an insensitive way (e.g. ,failing to listen,acting cool or distant).Spouses were also asked to describe the sorts of stresses they had experienced outside the relationship since the last assessment.What was the main implication of this study?

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Definitions:

Maturation and Aging

The natural process of growth and development over time, leading to physical, cognitive, and emotional changes, as well as the eventual decline in bodily functions and capabilities.

Secondary Traits

Personality characteristics that are less consistent and more situational, as opposed to primary traits which are more enduring and consistent.

Changeable Aspects

Features or elements of a situation, system, or object that can be altered or modified.

Psychodynamic Theorists

Scholars and clinicians who focus on the influence of the unconscious mind on behavior.