T4D3 Flashcards
Social and emotional (temperament and attachment) development in early adulthood is influenced by
experiences in early childhood, late childhood and adolescence
The influence of contexts on temperament and personality in adulthood** Look at schools.
Varying experiences with caregivers, the physical environment, peers, and schools can modify links between temperament in childhood and personality in adulthood. Don’t force inhibited children, will get more inhibited, more emotional problems.
Four categories of experiences that influence temperament and personality
Caregivers
Physical environment
Peers
Schools
3 adult attachment styles
Securely attached
Avoidant attached
Anxious attached
Define securely attached (adult)
Positive views of relationships, easy to get close to others, not overly concerned about their romantic relationships.
Define avoidant attached (adult)
Hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships and distancing oneself from romantic partner.
Define anxious attached (adult)
demanding closeness, not trusting, more emotional, jealous and possessive.
Securely attached adults tend to have relationships that are what 3 factors
More trusting
More committed
Lasting longer
Is it possible to change attachment thinking and behavior in adulthood
yes
Define Sternberg’s triangle of love
Sternberg identified three dimensions of love: passion, intimacy, and commitment. Various combinations of these dimensions result in infatuation, affectionate love, fatuous love, and consummate love
Define Sternberg’s triangle of love: consummate love
Passion, intimacy and commitment (‘perfect’ love)
Define Sternberg’s triangle of love: affectionate love/companionate love
Intimacy, commitment and NO passion = close friendship
Intimacy, commitment and LOW passion = long-term marriage with little passion
Define Sternberg’s triangle of love: infatuation
Passion only (one-night-stand)
Define Sternberg’s triangle of love: fatuous love
Passion and commitment (film star adoration from a distance)
Marriage norms before 1960
Marriage was the norm