IB Psychology: Chapter 6 Pts 3&4

social penetration theory

people grow closer the more they disclose personal information

critisism

attacking the character of your partner, rather than their behavior

defensiveness

arguing against the concerns of your partner, seeing self as the victim

contempt

treating partner with disrespect or ridicule, acting superior

stonewalling

withdrawing, shutting down, or checking out of the interaction to avoid conflict

social exchange theory

relationships based on weighing the costs vs benefits and comparing to other alternatives

equity theory

people are more likely to stay in relationships where they feel like they are contributing equally

fatal attraction theory

the things that attract us to a partner often end up being the reason a relationship ends

authoritarian parenting

parents with high demands but little responsiveness. strict and dictatorial

authoritative parenting

parents with high demands AND high responsiveness. more supportive and democratic

uninvolved parenting

not demanding or responsive. little interest and involvement with child

internal working model

attachments to our parents create schemas for our future attachments with others

secure attachment

when you have positive, trusting, loving bonds with others

anxious (ambivalent) attachment

pattern of bonding featuring a desire for love but fear of rejection

avoidant attachment

people find it hard to trust and get emotionally close to others

disordered attachment

wanting intimacy but also being afraid of it. confusion in relationships