Chapter 12: Socioemotional Development in Early Adulthood

Question 1

secure attachment style

Answer 1

adults who have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned or stressed out about their romantic relationships

Question 2

avoidant attachment style

Answer 2

adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once they are in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner

Question 3

anxious attachment style

Answer 3

adults who demand closeness, are less trusting, and are more emotional, jealous, and possessive

Question 4

romantic love (eros)

Answer 4

AKA passionate love, or eros; romantic love has strong sexual and infatuation components and often predominates in the early period of a love relationship

Question 5

affectionate love

Answer 5

AKA companionate love; an individual desires to have the other person near and has a deep, caring affection for the other person

Question 6

Sternberg’s triangular theory of love

Answer 6

the strongest, fullest form of love is consummate love, which involves intimacy, commitment, and passion

Question 7

rapport talk

Answer 7

the language of conversation; it is a way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships

Question 8

report talk

Answer 8

talk that is designed to give information and includes public speaking

Question 9

Erikson’s intimacy versus isolation

Answer 9

individuals face the developmental task of forming intimate relationships. If young adults form healthy friendships and intimate relationship with another, intimacy will be achieved; if not, isolation will result