HDFS 341 Week 7.1- Transition into Lifetime Partnerships

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to family studies, mate selection, social exchange theory, and research assignments as discussed in the lecture.

Social Exchange Model

A theoretical framework explaining how individuals assess relationships by comparing rewards and costs associated with a partner.

Comparison Level (CL)

The unique expectations for a prospective partner that influence attraction and relationship selection.

Homogamy

The practice of dating and marrying within one’s social group.

Heterogamy

The practice of dating and marrying someone outside of one’s social group.

Attachment Styles

Categories of relationship behaviors and expectations based on individual experiences, including secure, anxious-avoidant, and avoidant.

Individuation

The process by which individuals develop a distinct personality and identity separate from their family of origin.

Mate Selection

The process by which individuals choose with whom they will enter into romantic relationships.

Family of Origin Experiences

The values and expectations shaped by a person's family background that influence their future relationships.

Developmental History

The accumulated life experiences that affect an individual's relationship patterns and choices.

Annotated Bibliography

A list of references accompanied by summaries and evaluations of the sources, used to support a research paper.

Empirical Research Articles

Scholarly articles reporting original research findings based on data collection and analysis.

Reference List

A compilation of all sources cited in a paper, formatted according to specific citation styles, such as APA.

Interdependence

The reliance of individuals in a relationship on one another; satisfaction in a relationship is connected to the partner’s satisfaction.