Socio emotional development in early adulthood (Book chapt. 14)

Question 1

What is inhibition?

Answer 1

the ability to suppress actions when they are unlikely to accomplish valuable results

Question 2

adults who have positive views of relationships, find it easy to get close to others, and are not overly concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships. These adults tend to enjoy sexuality in the context of a committed relationship and are less likely than others to have one-night stands.

Answer 2

Secure attachment style

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Avoidant attachment style

Question 4

These individuals demand closeness, are less trusting, and are more emotional, jealous, and possessive

Answer 4

Anxious attachment style

Question 5

Do adults with insecure attachment styles likely to engage in risky sexual behaviors?

Answer 5

Yes

Question 6

Adult’s are not likely to have the ability to change their attachment thinking and behavior (True or false)

Answer 6

false

Question 7

What is Erik Erikson’s 6th developmental stage

Answer 7

Intimacy vs isolation

Question 8

Describe Intimacy vs isolation

Answer 8

If a person fails to develop an intimate relationship in early adulthood, isolation results.

Question 9

What is the most important ingredient of romantic love according to Ellen Berscheid

Answer 9

sexual desire

Question 10

a type of love that occurs when someone desires to have the other person near and has a deep, caring affection for the person

Answer 10

Affectionate love/ companionate love

Question 11

What are the three main dimensions of love

Answer 11

passion, intimacy, and commitment

Question 12

What is consummate love

Answer 12

when partners share all three dimensions of love: passion, intimacy, and commitment