Chapter 12 Early Adulthood

Question 1

Erikson’s 6th Stage

Answer 1

Intimacy vs. Isolation

Forming close relationships, failure to do so results in isolation

Question 2

Sternberg’s Love Theory - Triarchic Theory

Answer 2

3 major components

• Passion
• Intimacy
• Commitment

Question 3

Intimacy

Answer 3

liking someone (friendzone) top of pyramid

Question 4

Romantic Love

Answer 4

intimacy and passion (sexual)

Question 5

Passion

Answer 5

infatuation

Question 6

Fatuous Love

Answer 6

Passion and commitment (booty call)

Question 7

Commitment

Answer 7

Empty Love

Question 8

Compassionate love

Answer 8

intimacy (family and friends)

Question 9

Relationship Styles

Answer 9

Singlehood
co-habitation
marriage

Question 10

Singlehood common problems

Answer 10

Loneliness
Forming intimate relationships with other adults
Society is Marriage Oriented

(all more common among females)

Question 11

Co-Habitation components

Answer 11

Living together in a sexual relationship without being married

Question 12

Marriage

Answer 12

Marital Relationships are more fragile and intense

90% of US women still marry, though number is expected to drop to 80-90%

Average length is 9 years

Happily, healthy marriage is good for you - live longer, healthier and happier.