Toward a Behavioral Profile of Marital Distress.

Jacobson, Neil S.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1980-Dec

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Toward a Behavioral Profile of Marital Distress.

Jacobson, Neil S.; And Others

Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, v48 n6 p696-703 Dec 1980

The reinforcers that are most potent in affecting the day-to-day satisfaction levels of married couples differ according to the level of distress. Marital distress is characterized by a tendency to react strongly to the delivery of punishers and to respond in kind. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Patterns, Interaction, Marital Instability, Marriage Counseling, Predictive Validity, Profiles, Reinforcement, Spouses, Stress Variables

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Language: English

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