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Peer reviewedJacobson, Neil S.; And Others – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 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
