Intimacy

Question 1

What are elements in adolescent friendships that are novel to the adolescents?

Answer 1

◦ Mutual trust
◦ Warmth
◦ Understanding of self in a more complex and
differentiated way
◦ Understanding of another’s point of view
◦ Interest in identifying shared points of view

Question 2

Define intimacy

Answer 2

An emotional sense of attachment to someone based on shared personal knowledge, a concern for each other’s well-being, and a joint commitment to building and deepening a friendship.

Question 3

Define self-disclosure

Answer 3

communicating intimate information about experiences and feelings to another person as a hallmark of close friendship.

Question 4

Explain Sullivan’s theory of friendship; what are the 3 key components of his theory?

Answer 4

Friends become more and more important - meeting social needs & shaping well-being and development.

Peer relationships and ‘chum’ friends meet the need for intimacy.

Early friendships = precursors to romantic partnerships & sexual relations.

Question 5

Which psychologist argued that “A firm sense of personal identity is a prerequisite to a mature/healthy intimate relationship.”

Answer 5

Erik Erikson

Question 6

_____ Attachment is achieved when a child receives
responsive, affectionate care.

Answer 6

Secure attachment

Question 7

What is a ‘working model of the self’?

Answer 7

An internalized understanding of self-worth and worth in relation to others. (“I’m important and matter!”) (“people care for me and are dependable”)

Question 8

T/F: Working models for friends & romantic partners are similar to working models for parents.

Answer 8

True.

Question 9

Who is credited with the creation of the ‘working model of the self’?

Answer 9

John Bowlby.

Question 10

T/F: Social similarities (tastes, attitudes, preferences,
language) become more similar the more intimate
the friendship

Answer 10

True.

Question 11

Having more ____ friends is correlated with increased delinquent behaviour.

Answer 11

Older

Question 12

What are some factors that influence adolescents positive development with friendships?

Answer 12

Sports involvement
Religious
More in-school development
Fewer interactions with delinquent peers

Question 13

Name the 3 systems that are active in adolescents when they are forming relationships:

Answer 13

 Attachment
 Romantic Passion
 Sexual gratification

Question 14

In the US Less than ___% of teens are dating actively (1 date per week).
Over ____% are not dating at all.

Answer 14

14, 50.