For example, an individual may give to their partner to pursue positive relationship outcomes, such as to feel closer or to express love (i.e., also known as approach goals) or to avert negative outcomes such as to avoid disappointing a partner or to prevent conflict (i.e., also known
as avoidance goals).
Not exact matches
Less serotonin elicits socially defensive responses such
as avoidance or submission, where enhancement — the main
goal of antidepressants — induces a positive shift in the perception of socio - affective stimuli, promoting affiliation and dominance.
But while many district lawyers see their job
as being about risk
avoidance, good lawyers are skilled at finding creative ways to help their clients reach their
goals.
To meet this
goal, we envisioned MyLawBC
as a flexible platform for dispute resolution and
avoidance.
That's the
goal of a collision
avoidance system, which uses a lot of the same sensors
as adaptive cruise control in order to «see» the road ahead.
The primary
goal of this program is not only to teach the basics of learning how to drive, but more importantly, we will emphasize safe driving habits such
as the importance of defensive driving and collision
avoidance.
As claimed, the protocol
goals are atomicity,
avoidance of payment hash reuse, order invariance and non-interactive setup.
With other couples, their
goals and values may be clear, but they find themselves running into psychological barriers such
as fear and
avoidance.
In other words, people perceive having sex for approach
goals (vs.
avoidance goals)
as being associated with higher desire and satisfaction regardless of the person's gender or relationship length.
Avoidance goals: A person having sex for these reasons is focused on averting negative outcomes in their relationship, such
as conflict or disappointing a partner.
In some scenarios couples were married for several years (vs. dating for several months), John's reason for sex was indicated instead of Katie's, and sex was pursued for an
avoidance goal (to avoid disappointing the partner)
as opposed to an approach
goal (to feel closer).
Hhaving sex for
avoidance goals may provide a daily boost in relationship satisfaction compared to not having sex at all (although not nearly
as much of a boost
as having sex for approach
goals!).
The book also offers suggestions for dealing with common client difficulties such
as avoidance, confusion, and
goal - directed attitudes.
Whereas approach social
goals direct individuals toward potential positive outcomes, such
as intimacy and growth in their close relationships,
avoidance social
goals direct individuals away from potential negative outcomes, such
as conflict and rejection.
The book also offers suggestions for dealing with common client difficulties such
as avoidance, confusion, and
goal directed attitudes.
McKnight and Kashdan (2009) suggested that a clear purpose in life might facilitate the selection of
goal - consistent behavior, which then may suppress
goal - incongruent behavior (such
as avoidance behavior evoked by negative affect), based on their review of recent findings about purpose in life.