Ch. 1 Intimate Relationships (HECOL 210) Notes

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to intimate and close relationships from the notes.

Intimate relationship

An especially close relationship characterized by a range of psychological experiences that deepen and expand the connection between two people.

What are the 4 characteristics that are required to form intimate relationships?

Interdependence, bidirectional and exist over time, personal, and close

Close relationship

partners have strong, frequent, & diverse influence over each other

Impersonal relationship

formal, task oriented, substituting different people into the relationship wouldn’t change it much

ex. dr & patient, prof & student

Personal relationship

informal and engage a deeper emotional level, partners consider each other special and unique

Interdependence

mutual influence between two partners (bidirectional & exists over time)

Are celebrity crushes considered interdependent relationships?

No, the celebrity will influence your behaviour, but you won’t influence a celebrities behaviour

True or False: interdependence is the defining feature of any social relationship, not just intimate

TRUE

What are 7 common attributes of intimate relationships?

desire, idealization (partner is special & unique), disclosure, coordination, proximity, prioritizing, caring

Idealization

believing your partner is unique & special