CH 3 Flashcards
friendship
a reciprocal relationship based on mutual liking and caring, as well as on respect and trust
What helps establish a successful intimate relationship?
intimacy based on independence and maturity
gender roles
the behaviors that society expects a person to engage in based on that person’s sex
The beginning stages of falling in love are typically associated with…
intense passion
T or F; Indirectness is an effective strategy for finding a partner
False
What are the three basic qualities that are needed to keep a family strong?
cohesion, flexibility, and communication
similarity theory
the theory that proposes we fall in love with people who are like us
spirituality
a person’s connection to self, friends and family, and the community
If two men were to have a lengthy discussion, what might the unspoken aim of the conversation be?
to achieve power or some kind of victory over each other
Indicators of a happy marriage
good communication, ability to resolve conflicts, and realistic attitudes about the relationship
dragonfly effect
describes how social media can be used to facilitate social change
How likely are LGBTs to cite gaining spousal legal rights and benefits as being important and having children as far less important?
twice as likely
T or F; in general, society takes a more negative view of singlehood now than it did twenty years ago
false
What are some benefits of prayer and relaxation techniques?
promoting positive emotions, decreasing stress hormones, and lowering levels of anxiety
What are the three most important kinds of relationships?
the ones with yourself, your friends, and your intimate partners
What is the foundation of one’s ability to establish healthy relationships with others?
a healthy sense of self
What factors make it more likely that two people will be attracted to one another?
similarity and proximity
commitment
the aspect of Sternberg’s triangular love theory that depends the most on conscious decision rather than on emotions or unconscious instincts
What are some signs of nonverbal communication?
looking at someone, touching someone, leaning forward, or looking around a room when being spoken to
What are two keys to positive, effective communication?
using “I” statements, and making specific requests
XX chromosomes
female
XY chromosome
male
sexual orientation
the pattern of emotional, romantic, and sexual attraction that a person has to a member of a specific sex or either sex
cohabitation
a living arrangement in which two people of the opposite sex live together as unmarried partners
