| Description |
xiv, 402 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Series |
Distinguished contributions in psychology
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Distinguished contributions in psychology.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Motivating responsiveness : why a "smart relationship unconscious"? -- Procedural rules for responsiveness : the motivation-management model -- Trust : when to approach? -- Commitment : how close a connection? -- The situational risks : seek connection or avoid rejection? -- The rules for seeking connection : increase and justify own dependence -- The rules for avoiding rejection : withhold own and promote partner dependence -- Relationship personality : making certain rules a habit -- Being swept away : how passionate love makes it natural to connect -- Being mowed over : how real life makes it natural to self-protect -- How the person, the pairing, and the context make (or break) relationships -- A practical guide for relationships. |
| Subject |
Couples -- Psychology.
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Couples -- Psychology. |
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Interpersonal relations.
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Interpersonal relations. |
| Added Author |
Holmes, John G. (John Grenville), 1945-
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| ISBN |
9781609180768 hardback alkaline paper |
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1609180763 |
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