Platonic relationships
Nonsexual relationships with individuals who might otherwise be romantic partners
Cognitive changes that contribute to the development of intimacy (5 things)
- More sophisticated conceptions of social relationships
- Better communication skills
- More self awareness
- More emotional intelligence
- Development of empathy
Sullivan believed that the secure development of ______ needs to precede the development of ______ for healthy relationships to be built
Intimacy; sexuality
Attachment
The strong affectional bond that develops between an infant and a caregiver
Internal working model
The implicit model of interpersonal relationships that an individual employs throughout life, believed to be shaped by early attachment experiences
Rejection sensitivity
Heightened vulnerability to being rejected by others
What kind of attachment style(s) is associated with increased rejection sensitivity?
Insecure attachment
Interpersonal development is ____________
Cumulative
Adult attachment interview
A structured interview used to assess an individual’s past attachment history and internal working model of relationships
Affects of social media usage on development of intimacy (4)
- Helps adolescents seek support and get advice and is effective in relieving emotional distress
- Helps teens validate the importance of their friendships
- Created new ways to enjoy friends’ companionship
- Many of the negative interactions online are the same as those in person
Co-rumination
Excessive talking with another about problems
Reaffiliation motive
The normal and adaptive motivation that most of us have, which prompts us to reconnect with others when we feel lonely
Social support
The extent to which an individual receives emotional or instrumental assistance from his or her social network
Intergenerational transmission of violence
The frequently observed connection between exposure to domestic violence while growing up and later violence in adolescents’ own romantic relationships
