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Karen J. Prager, Ph.D., A.B.P.P. Professor of Psychology and Program Head for Gender Studies Diplomate in Family Psychology The University of Texas at Dallas |
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More Information About Dr. Prager's work Processes in Couple Relationships Teaching and Professional Practice Selected Papers and Publications
For Students:
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Marriage, Intimacy, Wives, & Husbands What is "emotion work?" What is the connection between intimate relating and effort? What is intimacy? Dyadic Reciprocal Consensual Varies in depth, intensity, & frequency What are its cognitive, affective, and behavioral components? Two behavioral components: Sharing/self-disclosure Responsiveness/acknowledgement/acceptance Intimate experiences or interactions: can be spontaneous and unpredictable Do not require an ongoing relationship Intimate relationships Intimate interactions occur regularly/frequently/predictably
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