Psychology of Intimate Relationships Week 2

Written Paper: Gable Research: Due Sunday, Week 2: 25points

Context: Read the research by Dr Shelly Gable. Explain the 4 styles of responding. Provide detailed explanations of how and why active constructive communication is vital. Compare and contrast to the other 3 styles with examples. How would you apply this in a relationship? Write 3 pages with references. Your paper must be written in APA style.

Delivery: Please deliver your paper to the drop box.

Evaluation Criteria: See Written Paper Grading Rubric for evaluation criteria.

Gable links:

https://labs.psych.ucsb.edu/gable/shelly/sites/labs.psych.ucsb.edu.gable.shelly/files/pubs/gable_reis_2010.pdf

https://www.talentgrow.com/podcast/episode182

Textbook

Read Chapter 4 and 5 in Intimate relationships by Miller, R.S.

Additional Readings

Gable research 1 (first link)

Listen to Gable interview (second link)

Gable article included (attachment)

Gable 2004 (attachment)

Knee article (attachment)