chapter 14 Flashcards
temperament
an individual’s behavioral style and characteristic emotional responses
- easy/difficult
- inhibition
- ability to control emotions
attachment
romantic partners fulfill similar needs as parents
developmental cascade model
connections across domains over time that influence developmental pathways and outcomes
secure attachment
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
avoidant attachment style
adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner
anxious attachment style
an attachment style that describes adults who demand closeness, are less trusting, and are more emotional, jealous, and possessive
consensual validation
an explanation of why individuals are attracted to people who are similar to them; our own attitudes and beliefs are supported and validated when someone else’s attitudes and behavior are similar to our own
Erikson’s early adulthood stage
intimacy versus isolation – developing a close, healthy relationship with someone or becoming isolated
matching hypothesis
states that although we prefer a more attractive person in the abstract, in the real world we end up choosing someone who is close to our own level of attractiveness
romantic love
also called passionate love, or eros; has strong sexual and infatuation components and often predominates early in a love relationship
affectionate love
in this type of love, also called companionate love, an individual desires to have the other person near and has a deep, caring affection for the other person
cohabitation
living together in a sexual relationship without being married
