Chapter Twelve

Question 1

Psychological markers of Adulthood

Answer 1

1. Accepting responsibility for one’s self
2. Making independent decisions
3. Financial independence
4. Relationship with parents as equal adults

Question 2

What marks responsibility and independence

Question 3

Marriage

Answer 3

Marriage is becoming less common, with around 50% ending in divorce

Question 4

Pros and Cons of Emerging Adulthood

Answer 4

Pros:
1. We get to explore our life options
2. Career and marriage satisfaction
3. Greater life fulfilment
Cons:
1. Economically unsustainable
2. Dating becomes hookup culture
3. Responsibility is avoided

Question 5

Intimacy v Isolation (Erikson)

Question 6

Are we still in Identity v Identity Confusion?

Question 7

Adult attachment

Answer 7

Adult attachment styles are heavily reliant on the attachment style formed with caregiver as an infant

Question 8

Adult attachment styles

Answer 8

1. Secure
2. Avoidant
3. Anxious

Question 9

Secure attachment

Answer 9

Positive view, easy to get close to others, not overly stressed about finding friendships or relationships

Question 10

Avoidant attachment

Answer 10

hesitant about committing to someone, tend to push people away when they get too close

Question 11

Anxious attachment

Answer 11

Demand closeness, less trusting, more emotional, jealous, and possessive

Question 12

Intimacy

Answer 12

1. Finding oneself while losing oneself in another person
2. Self disclosure and vulnerability

Question 13

Alternatives to marriage

Answer 13

1. Being single
2. Cohabitation