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Key terms from readings Flashcards

1
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Singlism

A

Prejudice and discriminations against those who choose to remain single and opt not to devote them-selves to a primary romantic relationship

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technoference

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frequent interruptions of their interactions that are caused by their various technological devices

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3
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phubbing

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one partner snubs the other by focusing on a phone

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4
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Instrumental traits

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Masculine task-oriented traits

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5
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expressive traits

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feminine social and emotional skills

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humility

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a modest or low view of one’s own importance; humbleness

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sociometer

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measures the quality of relationships with others

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parental investment

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time and energy one must provide in order to preproduce

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paternity uncertainity

A

how certain you are your child is yours

a women can be 100% sure a man cannot

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10
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Sources of change

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Economic changes, increasing individualism, new technology, sex ratio

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11
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high sex ratio versus low sex ratio

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high -> more men -> more traditional

low -> more women -> less traditional

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12
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waist-to-hip ratio

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men find women attractive when their waist is noticeably smaller than their hips

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13
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matching

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romantic partners tend to have similar attractiveness

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complementarity

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when two partners have different skills, each is usually happy to allow the other to take the lead on those tasks at which the other in more talented

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15
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Positive illusions

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Portray partner is best possible light

mix of realistic knowledge and idealized perceptions of them

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16
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attributions

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Explanations we generate for why things happen

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17
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marital paradigms

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Beliefs of when how and when we should get married

18
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Ingratiation

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Do nice things so that we get a good image of ourselves

19
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supplication

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Pretend you cant do something so that others will do it for you

20
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Display rules

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cultural norms that dictate what emotions are appropriate in particular situations

21
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visual dominance ratio

A

Look in the eye when they speak look more when you speak (usually vise versa)

22
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behavior description

A

tell partner what is on our mind and focus on behaviors that CAN be changed

23
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Social exchange

A

Two people offer each other rewards

24
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principle of lesser interest

A

Partner who depends less on a relationship has more power

25
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5-to-1

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To stay satisficed in a relationship we need a rewards costs ratio of 5-1

26
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self expansion model

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we are attracted to partnerships that expand the range of our interests, skills, and experiences

27
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What causes unanticipated costs

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lack of effort, interdependency is a magnifying glass, access to weaponry, unwelcome surprises, unrealistic expectations

28
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investment model

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commitment emerges from all elements of social exchange that are associated with peoples CLs and CLalts

29
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commitment readiness

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when one feels unprepared and incapable of planning a future with anyone

30
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personal commitment

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When people want to continue a relationship because they are attracted to their partners and the relationship is satisfying

31
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constraint commitment

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When people feel they have to continue a relationship because it would be too costly for them to leave

32
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moral commitment

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have a moral obligation to your partner

ex: feel it is morally wrong to end a marriage

33
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Willingness to sacrifice

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give up own self interests for the good of the relationship

34
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derogation of tempting alternative

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judge other potential partners to be less attractiveness than they would seem to be if we were single or unattached

reduces allure of those who might otherwise entice us away from out potential partners

35
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Capitalization

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give good news to our friends and receive enthusiastic, rewarding responses

36
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Invisible support

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37
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dyadic withdrawal

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people see more and more of their lover and therefore less and less of their friends

38
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Socioemotional selectivity theory

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old people have less connections but have just as many close friends. Because they have different interpersonal goals compared to younger people.

39
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social loneliness

A

we lack a social network of friends and acquaintances

40
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emotional loneliness

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we lack affection and emotional support from at least one intimate relationship

FMST 314 MIDTERM (4 decks)

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