1. Exploring Social Psychology by David G. Myers 6th Edition
The Ups and Downs of Love
The Ups and Downs of Love
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2. What Is Love? The Ups and Downs of Love Passionate love
A theory of passionate love
Two-factor theory of emotion
Variations in love: Culture and gender
Companionate love
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3. What Enables Close Relationships?
Equity
Long-term equity
Perceived equity and satisfaction
Self-disclosure
The Internet: Intimacy or Isolation?
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4. The Detachment Process
Three ways of coping with a failing relationship:
Some people exhibit loyalty
Others (especially men) exhibit neglect
Others will voice their concerns and take active steps to improve the relationship
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5. How Do Relationships End?
Divorce
The detachment process
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6. Ending Relationships
Approximately 50% of American marriages end in divorce
Approximately 40% of Canadian marriages end in divorce
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7. Either “working on” a relationship or It is dying.
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8. Measuring Love The Ups and Downs of Love
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9. Measuring Love The Ups and Downs of Love
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10. Measuring Love The Ups and Downs of Love
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