Socioemotional Development in EARLY ADULTHOOD Flashcards
secure attachment style
An attachment style that describes 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
An attachment style that describes 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 behavior are supported and validated when someone else’s attitudes and behavior are similar to our own.
matching hypothesis
Theory 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, romantic love 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.
rapport talk
The language of conversation; it is the way of establishing connections and negotiating relationships.
report talk
Talk that is designed to give information; this category of communication includes public speaking.
androgyny
The presence of positive masculine and feminine characteristics in the same person.
Transgender
A broad term that refers to individuals who adopt a gender identity that differs from the one assigned to them at birth.
An attachment style that describes 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.
secure attachment style
An attachment style that describes adults who are hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and once in a relationship tend to distance themselves from their partner.
avoidant attachment style
An attachment style that describes adults who demand closeness, are less trusting, and are more emotional, jealous, and possessive
anxious attachment style
An explanation of why individuals are attracted to people who are similar to them. Our own attitudes and behavior are supported and validated when someone else’s attitudes and behavior are similar to our own.
consensual validation
