developmental psych: chapter 12

rectangularization of age

the shape of age distribution of a population, where the proportion of peoples ages become more similar usually older adults, driven by improved survival and health, and it has profound social, economic, and cultural consequences.

what are the faces of love?

proximity, similarity, self-disclosure, complementarity, reciprocity, physical attractiveness, and reinforcement

affectionate love

The type of love that occurs when someone desires to have the other person near and has deep, caring, affection for a person

infatuated

the love types where passion is the only ingredient in the relationship (one night)

fatuous love

a love that has passion and commitment with no intimacy, worship from a distance

consummate love

the fullest form of love, that shares passion, intimacy, and committment.

single adults

the rising adult lifestyle. could be due to separation or roommate increase. have a tough time developing intimate relationship, confronting loneliness, and finding a niche society to look for long term partner (hooking up)

cohabiting adults

the adult lifestyle where couples that live together in a sexual relationship without being married. likely due to finances or births before marriage or just don’t believe in marriage. more likely to deal with abuse

married adults

This is the adult lifestyle where stability is determined through both inside and outside of bond. equality in this partnership makes them seem more fragile. men are usually more satisfied. education procrastinates but also makes it last longer

divorced adults

This lifestyle is usually due to young decisions, low education, low income, religious differences, separated parents, having baby prior to bonding. Can also be due to ill behaviors or unequal labor. occurs 5-10 years. Usually, chosen by women

remarried adults

This adult lifestyle occurs quite fast within 3 years after separation but not common, men do this faster than women. due to a higher standard of living, loneliness, maybe happier, growth, fallen in love.

LGBTQ adults

These adults experience the same satisfaction as other, women more likely to have kids and be more supportive than men. experience mass stigma

early attachment impact development

secure attachment style

This attachment causes an adult to have a positive view on relationships. easy to develop them and don’t stress abut romantic relationships

avoidant attachment style

This attachment causes an adult to be hesitant to get into romantic relationships and makes one distance themselves from a partner

anxious attachment style

This attachment style causes an adult who demand closeness, are less trusting, and more emotional, jealous, and possessive