Ch 1 & 2 Notes Flashcards
Define Interdependence
Mutual influence two people have over one another
two defining features of any relationship
bidirectionality
exsists over time
Define a close relationship
“strong, frequent, and diverse interdependence that lasts over a
considerable period of time.”
7 common attributes of Intimate relationships
- Desire
- Idealization
- Disclosure
- Coordination
- Proximity
- Prioritizing
- Caring
Are people in intimate relationships are generally happier than people who are not in
intimate relationships?
YES
Negative outcomes of discordant relationships can be:
– Greater susceptibility to the common cold
– Poorer wound healing (60% the rate of nondiscordant couples)
– Higher mortality rates
– Increased risk of hypertension
– Increased risk of periodontal disease and dental
caries
– Increased risk of being diagnosed with and dying
from cancer
Happiness-maximizing number of sexual partners in the past year is calculated to be
1
How much does a womans household income drop after divorce?
58%
protection effects
partners in the paswhich capture the idea that something real about being in a committed relationship does provide some measure of protection that is not otherwise available to single or cohabiting individuals.
Selection effects
inate way we choose based on how we are.
Parental marriage affects childrens well bring. In what ways?
– Lower levels of poverty
– Higher levels of education
– Fewer emotional problems
– Fewer behavioral problems
What is parental relationship satisfaction related to?
– More emotional security
– Fewer emotional problems
– Fewer behavioral problems
High parental conflict affects biological processes in
children how?
– Reduced quality of sleep
– Speeding up the onset of puberty
– More physical health problems
are divorced people more likely to vote?
NOPE
How much money does family disruption cause the UK yearly?
58 Million
Classmates of children exposed to domestic
violence have lower reading and math scores,
reducing future earnings by up to 4% (BLKANK) years
later!
20