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Define self-disclosure. |
the process in which individuals communicate to others intimate information about their experiences and feelings |
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Define Intimacy. |
An emotional sense of attachment to someone with whom one shares personal knowledge and a concern for each other's well-being. |
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Describe Sullivan's theory of how friendships develop |
A sequence of stages; each stage of development = changing interpersonal needs and social relationships; when these needs are met children are prepared to cope in the next stage - if needs go unmet, it is more difficult to deal with later needs |
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What are Sullivan's stages that correspond to adolescence? |
Preadolescence (9-12y); Early adolescence (12-16y); Late adolescence (16y-adulthood) |
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Sullivan's Preadolescence stage corresponds to a child ... |
- experiencing the need for intimacy and therefore calls for companionship from a same-sex friend aka a "chum" |
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When a child has their need for intimacy met in the preadolescence stage according to Sullivan, this gives the child: |
- confidence to give and receive intimate thoughts and feelings - sensitivity to understand and respond to someone else's needs and desires - increased ability to make friends and keep them - contribution to their emerging sense of self |
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Sullivan's Early Adolescence Stage corresponds to an individual |
experiencing the need for sexuality and calls for finding a romantic partner who can also be an intimate friend |
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Define need for sexuality |
Emerges in response to the biological changes of puberty and the social changes of the adolescent peer group |
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Define need for intimacy |
a desire to develop a relationship with a close friend or chum that emerges during the pre-adolescent years |
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How are "chumships" essential preparation for intimate relationships? |
'Chumships' develop - an ability to care deeply about another person - a sensitivity to other person's feelings and needs; - a willingness to share very personal info; - a commitment to mutuality and equality |
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Sullivan's stage of Late Adolescence corresponds to |
experiencing a need to integrate into adult society; it is hoped that individuals at this point have consolidated their sexual identity and developed ability to express both sexuality and intimacy with a single partner |
