Psychology - Relationships - Names for RNT

What did Lott say about the rewards/ needs theory?

It is culturally bias because in many cultures, women put other people's needs first

We also gain satisfaction from giving as well as receiving

What did Griffit and Gauy's (1) study find?

Participants rated enjoyment for a task more positively if they had been given positive feedback

Love at first sight may be an evolutionary adaptation to speed up the mating process

What did Griffit and Gauy's (2) study find?

Participants rated an onlooker more positively when given a positive review on a task supporting the suggestion that we associate people with good events.

Found needs were met in a long term relationship.

What did Smith and Mackie find?

Reward level was a superior factor to all others when determining relationship satisfaction.

In a long term relationship people reported that their needs were being met.

What did Aron et al (1) find?

Participants who reported being in love showed strong activity in reward areas of the brain rich in dopamine.

The theory is too selfish and doesnt focus on the rewards we get from giving.

What did Hays suggest?

Relationships are not just about the individual's needs. We gain satisfaction from giving as well as receiving.

The theory may have a gender bias.

What did Cate et al find?

The theory is too deterministic.

Reward level was a superior factor to all others when determining relationship satisfaction.

What did Aron et al (2) find?

Experiencing reward such as love at first sight may be an evolutionary adaptation to speed up the mating process.

Men give more in relationships than women.

Psychology - Relationships - Names for RNT

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