Chapter 10 Flashcards
(14 cards)
Intimacy definition
“A state of close union, contact, association, or acquaintance”
What are characteristics for family intervention
- formative
- role-driven
- involuntary
Role definition
A set of expectations about how to communication
Family system definition
A group of interdependent individuals that interact and adapt together as a whole
What are characteristics of families as systems
- Interdependent
- manifested through communication
- Nested
- Families are more than the sum of their parts
Conversation orientation
How open families are to discussing a range of topics
Conformity orientation definition
How strongly a family enforced the uniformity if attitudes, values, and beliefs
Communication pattern
Combination of conformity orientation and conversation orientation
What are the different family communication patterns?
- Consensual
- Pluralistic
- Protective
- Laissez-faire
What are the types of friendships?
- Youthful vs. mature
- Long term vs. short term
- Relationship oriented vs. task oriented
- High disclosure vs. low disclosure
- High obligation vs. low obligation
- Frequent contact vs. occasional contact
Triangular theory of love
Sternberg
•Intimacy
•Passion
•Commitment
What are couples’ conflict styles?
- Volatile
- Avoidant
- Validating
What are the kinds of intimacy?
- Physical
- Emotional
- Intellectual
- Shared activities
What is a difference between men and women in intimacy?
Men bond through shared activities, whereas women self disclose more
