Asked by Callie Idell on Apr 25, 2024
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Define jealousy and identify,describe,and provide an example for the three different ways jealousy can manifest itself.
Jealousy
An emotional state triggered by the perception of a threat to a valued relationship or position, often accompanied by feelings of insecurity and fear of loss.
Manifestation
The act of becoming visible, apparent, or known, especially concerning thoughts, feelings, or theoretical concepts becoming observable or tangible.
Different Ways
Various methods, approaches, or techniques used to achieve a goal or solve a problem.
- Distinguish among various forms of jealousy and how they present themselves in relationships between individuals.
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-Cognitive jealousy - Thoughts about the loss of a partner,reflections on decreases in time spent with the partner,and analyses of behaviors or occurrences deemed suspicious.
-Deliah notices that her boyfriend no longer asks her out on dates,and he has also been going to lunch with another girl,Sierra,who is his co-worker.She wonders if her boyfriend is being unfaithful.
-Emotional or affective jealousy - Feelings of anger,hurt,distrust,worry,or concern aroused by the threat of losing a relationship.
-After thinking things through,Deliah is almost certain that her boyfriend is cheating.Her immediate reaction is to cry because she feels so hurt.The next day,she experiences intense anger,which soon evolves into feeling concerned that her boyfriend will leave her.
-Behavioral jealousy - Actions taken to monitor or alter a partner's jealousy-evoking activity.
-Deliah has decided to take matters into her own hands.While her boyfriend was taking a shower,she stole his phone and read his text messages to see if she could catch his adulterous behavior.Deliah also has started to meet her boyfriend for lunch so that he can't go with his co-worker,Sierra.
-Student examples will vary.
Learning Objectives
- Distinguish among various forms of jealousy and how they present themselves in relationships between individuals.
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