2006-06-19 11:29:44 · 4 answers · asked by dr_shaggy 1 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
Yes...No...Maybe...oh, I don't know.
2006-06-19 11:34:25 · answer #1 · answered by amberrose 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think ambivalence is more than just a case of indecision. I think it occurs very often after emotional breakups, deaths, or other major changes. It's sort of a push-pull emotional condition, perhaps caused by the mind trying to make sense out of change. You can't be as emotionally involved with something or someone you aren't allowed to have anymore, since the former relationship has changed. The mind seems to retreat and starts examining the previous schema, whether it's conscious or sub-conscious. I think future schemas may be intruding as well, and until one makes a decision to commit to a new schema, the ambivalence will continue. However, ambivalence can be useful if one is searching for new goals and new friends, as it will help spur change, especially if one is tired of feeling ambivalent!
2006-06-19 18:59:28 · answer #2 · answered by Cookie777 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have not written a question. And there is no such thing as psychological ambivalence. If there is, enlighten us by defining it and asking a question about it.
2006-06-26 17:32:47 · answer #3 · answered by Ouros 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT IS APPARENTLY NOT IMPORTANT ENOUGH TO COME UP WITH A DEFINITIVE ANSWER!
2006-06-19 19:47:07 · answer #4 · answered by mjohn28497@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋