Chapter 4 Intimacy Flashcards

1
Q

Is key but it varies from person to person to person, memorable- first moment

A

Attraction

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2
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Psychological phenomenon that whatever is seen to be good/better people
(Tend to do better in job interview and tend to make more money)

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Beautiful is better bias

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3
Q

How close you are to each other in terms of physical distance

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Proximity effect

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4
Q

Relationships tend to do better when they share a lot of similarities

A

Similarity

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5
Q

Subtle behavior that suggests an interest- tends to be very safe

1) the approach
2) talk
3) swivel and turn
4) touch
5) synchronization

A

Flirting

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6
Q

Should want each other/ be attracted to each other at the same level

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Reciprocity of attraction

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7
Q

3 components: intimacy, passion, commitment

A

Triangular theory of love

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8
Q

Emotional closeness, safety in Robert sternbergs triangular theory of love

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Intimacy

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9
Q

Sexual attraction, butterflies, sex lives in Robert sternbergs triangular theory of love

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Passion

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10
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Strength of commitment to each other in Robert sternbergs triangular theory of love

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Commitment

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11
Q

6 different styles of love

A

John lees Styles of Love

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12
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Short lasting, erotic, excitement, love the high of a new relationship

A

Eros love

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13
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Player, attracted to the chase

A

Ludus love

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14
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Friendship love, peaceful, caring

A

Storge love

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15
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Clingy, can’t be apart, extremely jealous

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Mania love

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16
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Practical, rational, kinda have a plan of how things should work out

A

Pragma love

17
Q

Selfless love, give more than take, can’ be happy unless partners happy, tend to not look out for their own needs

A

Agape love

18
Q

Validating, volatile, conflict-avoiding

A

John Gottman’s patterns of effective communication

19
Q

Goal to understand form of communicating

A

Validating

20
Q

Passionate, heated, stormy feeling, intense, not violent form of communication

A

Volatile

21
Q

Not as common, okay letting things go and moving forward form of communication

A

Conflict-avoiding

22
Q

Communication warning sign: it’s okay to do this, “I” statements

I wish I wasn’t the only one doing the dishes

I feel like we don’t spend time alone together

A

Complaining

23
Q

Communication warning sign: putting the blame on your partner

You never do the dishes

You don’t make time for me

A

Criticism

24
Q

Communication warning sign: aimed at persons character, needs continue not being met, natural for other person to respond in defensive manner

You just don’t care about our home

A

Contempt

25
Q

Communication warning sign: response to contempt

What do you mean I don’t care about our home I don’t see you shoveling

A

Defensiveness

26
Q

Communication warning sign: point of no return

Silent treatment

Giving up

A

Stonewalling

27
Q

Sharing information about what you like and don’t like (sexual history)

A

Sexual self-disclosure

28
Q

Benefits of sexual self-disclosure

A

Reduces unsafe practices

Increases discussion of STIs

More consistent contraception use (condoms)

29
Q

Barriers of sexual self-disclosure

A

Lack of information

Embarrassment

Insecurity about using the right words

Sexual taboos

Fear of judgement

Fear of rejection

30
Q

Guidelines for sexual communication

A

Knowing what you want

Insist on your rights

Be responsible

31
Q

Lack of self knowledge (interest, lifestyle changes)
Acceptance of myths and stereotypes (men dominant, women passive, men are money makers)
Ineffective communication
Imbalance of power
Low self esteem

A

Reason relationships end

32
Q

Types of relationship abuse

A

Physical
Emotional
Verbal

33
Q

Reasons there are temptations to stay or difficulty leaving

A

Economic instability: dependent because no access to their money
Mental health consequences: no access to counseling or mental help
Physical health complications: at drs often for things like IBS
Vulnerable population: poverty, racial minorities
Can take 4-5 attempts before they actually leave

34
Q

One partner not allowing partner to make decisions about their birth control, in hopes to impregnate and make partner stuck

  • birth control sabotage
  • pregnancy options
  • higher rates of STIs
A

Reproduction coercion