Chapter 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Question 1

what does a secure attachment during infancy/childhood correlated with?

Answer 1

secure attachment in adult romantic relationships

Question 2

what are ways romantic partners can fulfill attachment needs?

Answer 2

can be a secure base to return to and find comfort, security

Question 3

explain the adult attachment categories:

Answer 3

-secure: positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, not overly stressed out about their romantic relationships
-avoidant: hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships, and tend to distance themselves when they do
-anxious: demand closeness, are less trusting, and are more emotional, jealous and possessive

Question 4

what is Sternberg’s triangle of love?

Answer 4

3 dimensions of love being: romantic/passionate love, affectionate/companionate love, consummate love

Question 5

what are the differences between U.S. and Chinese romantic relationships?

Answer 5

-U.S. romantic relationships have more passion and are self-disclosing
-Chinese romantic relationships have stronger feelings of commitment

Question 6

TRUE or FALSE: the stigma attached to individuals who choose not to have conventional families are decreasing

Answer 6

TRUE!

Question 7

TRUE or FALSE: the U.S. has more marriages and remarriages, more divorces and more short-term cohabiting relationships than most countries?

Answer 7

TRUE