In this episode of Everyday ABA, hosts Paola, Brittany, and Leslie break down the Love Is Blind reunion, exploring the dynamics of love, commitment, and cognitive dissonance. They analyze how core value conflicts challenge compatibility and reflect on how editing shaped their perceptions of the couples. The conversation explores intimacy, emotional investment, and the importance of mutual reinforcement in relationships. They also examine communication issues, financial stability, trust, and emotional maturity, highlighting the lessons couples can learn from navigating these complexities. Tune in for insights on building stronger, value-aligned partnerships.
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Learning Objectives for CEU:
- Participants will be able to identify at least one behavioral strategy to resolve cognitive dissonance.
- Participants will be able to analyze how misaligned values and poor communication patterns function as negative reinforcement or punishers in relationship dynamics.
- Participants will be able to apply behavioral principles to suggest strategies for increasing positive communication patterns and reinforcing emotional closeness in romantic relationships.
References:
- Festinger, L. (1957). A theory of cognitive dissonance. Stanford University Press.
- Kerckhoff, A. C., & Davis, K. (1962). Value consensus and need complementarity in mate selection. American Sociological Review, 27(3), 295–303. https://doi.org/10.2307/2089791
- Skinner, B. F. (1953). Science and human behavior. Macmillan.
- Sternberg, R. J. (1986). A triangular theory of love. Psychological Review, 93(2), 119–135.
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