chapter 12; socioemotional development in early adulthood Flashcards
for adults, socioemotional development revolved around adaptively integrating our […] experiences into enjoyable relationships with others on a daily basis
emotional
the first 20 years of life lay the foundation for an adult’s […] development
socioemotional
young adults face choices and challenges in adopting lifestyles that will be emotionally […], predictable, and […] for them
satisfying
manageable
do experiences in early adult years determine what the individual will be like later in adulthood
yes
to explore stability and change, examine
attachment
when does attachment appear and what does it play an important part in developing
during infancy and plays and important part in socioemotional development
although relationships with romantic partners differ from those with parents, can romantic partners fulfill some of the same needs for adults as parents do for their children
yes
e.g.
Securely attached infants use their caregiver as a safe base to explore their surroundings. Similarly, adults often rely on their romantic partner for comfort and security during stressful times.
what did Cindy Hazan and Philip Shaver (1987) reveal about young adults who were securely attached in their romantic relationships more likely to describe their early relationships with their parents as
securely attached
in a longitudinal study, were securely attached infants or insecurely attached infants in a more stable romantic relationship in adulthood
securely attached infants
in a longitudinal study what did having an insecure avoidant attachment at 8 years of age link to lower and higher levels of at 21 years of age
lower - social initiative and prosocial behavior
higher - social anxiety and loneliness
in a longitudinal study, were links between early attachment styles and later attachment styles highered or lowered by stressful and disruptive experiences such as the death of a parent or instability of caregiving
lessened
what are the adults attachment categories
- secure attachment style
- avoidant attachment style
- anxious attachment style
what is secure attachment style in adults
- positive views of relationships
- find it easy to get close to others
- not overly concerned with or stressed out about their romantic relationships
- tend to enjoy sexuality in the context of a committed relationship and are less likely than others to have a one night stand
what is avoidant attachment style
- hesitant about getting involved in romantic relationships,
- once they are in a relationship, they tend to distance themselves from their partner
what is anxious attachment style
- demand closeness
- less trusting
- more emotional , jealous, and possessive
securely attached adults are more likely to satisfied with their
close relationships
characterized by trust, commitment, and longevity
attachment anxious individuals have higher levels of health […]
anxiety
insecure attachment was linked to a higher level of […] anxiety in adults
social
young adults with an anxious attachment style were more likely to be characterized by higher negative affect, […], and perceived social […]
stress
rejection
those with an avoidant attachment style were more likely to be characterized by […] desire to be with others when alone
less
insecure anxious and insecure avoidant individuals were […] likely than securely attached individuals to engage in […] health behaviors, are more susceptible to […] illness, and have […] disease outcomes
more
risky
physical
poorer
has the percentage of students with a secure attachment style decreased or increased in recent years
has the percentage of students with insecure attachment styles increased or decreased
decreased
increased
although attachment categories are somewhat stable in adulthood, do adults have the capacity to change their attachment thinking and behavior
yes
love refers to a vast and complex territory of human […], spanning a range of relationships that includes […], [..] love, […] love, and […] love
behavior
friendship
romantic
affectionate
consummate