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Human DV (12)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In early adulthood there are much more ___ experiences and development. What does this mean? | Varied. -Idiosyncratic events: Not anticipated, not shared with others create lots of stress (i.e. Spouse or child dies, lose jobs, win lottery). |
| What are some normative events for young married and late adulthood? | Marriage, starting a family, raising children, retiring from work. |
| What are the three aspects of age? | 1.) Biological: Life expectancy, health. 2.) Social: Individual's current status to cultural norm- 35 year old in college. 3.) Psychological: Adapt to new demands in environment- intelligence, learning ability. |
| What are the three types of attachment? | 1.) Secure Attachment Style: Positive views of relationships, easy to get relationships. 2.) Avoidant Attachment: Hesitant about getting involed romantically. Tend to distance self. 3.) Anxious Attachment: Demand closeness. Less trusting, more emotions. |
| What is the Matching Hypothesis? | Although might prefer a more attractive person in the abstract, end up with a person who matches our own level of attractiveness. |
| True or false: Intimacy requires sexual interactions. | False. Requires self-disclosure, common interest, sharing private thought. |
| Women talk _______ to _______ while men talk __________ to ______. Compare what they talk about. | Face-to-face; side-to-side. -Women talk about their emotions more while men talk about the concrete things, such as outdoor activity. |