Contact Differentiation / A + X

Description

(+) Positive attentional valence

Affirming what's good, present, working: "Nice day! The sun is shining."

Attention drawn to opportunities and favorable outcomes.

Default expectation of good results.

Emotional baseline: hopeful and bright.

Accumulation of problems along Integration functions. Instrumental problem-solving along Differentiation.

General Meaning

Bringing positive aspects to the forefront

Obtaining a positive effect is more important than minimizing possible negative consequences

Intellectual Level

Similarity-based, integrative thinking

Social Level

Trust in others (in initial stages of acquaintance)

More trusting of strangers and outsiders

Psychological Level

Lack of negativity