Differential Patterns of Social Reinforcement as a Function of Degree of Marital Distress and Level of Intimacy.
Abstract
The major focus of the study was the relationship between the exchange of short-term social reinforcement in distressed and nondistressed marrieds as they interacted in a laboratory setting with own spouse, and the spouse of a stranger. Specifically, it was held that the exchange of positive or aversive consequences was more a matter of situational determinants than of trait-like determinants. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0753795
Entities
People
- Gary R. Birchler
- Larry D. Wampler
- Robert L. Weiss
Organizations
- University of Oregon