Sternberg (1986) suggested the triangular theory of love with three components that many psychologists believe are important in close relationships: intimacy (feeling close, connected, and bonded) passion (romance and physical and sexual attraction) commitment (desire to maintain the relationship in spite of adversity and costs). Partners begin to develop an interdependent relationship from the beginning … Continue reading “Analyze why relationships may change or end”
Attribution theory Attribution theory (Heider 1958) is based on the assumption that people are naive scientists who try to explain observable behavior. An essential feature of the original attribution theory is a fundamental distinction about internal and external causes of behavior. Attribution theory is based on the assumption that people: tend to look for causes … Continue reading “Describe the role of situational and dispositional factors in explaining behavior”
Cognitive learning theory can be broken down into two specific branches: social cognitive theory and cognitive behavioral theory. Both concepts consider the brain to be an information processor and concentrate on how we learn and the specific processes that are going on in the brain when we learn. What Is Cognitive Learning Theory? In psychology, … Continue reading “AP Psychology Study Resource: Cognitive Learning”
