[14] Human Development (11Th Ed.) By Papalia

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What is recentering (according to the Human Development textbook)?

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Process that underlies the shift to an adult indentity.

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What are normative-stage models?

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Theoretical models that describe psychosocial development in terms of a definite sequence of age-related changes.

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What is intimacy versus isolation?

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Erikson's sixth stage of psychosocial development, in which young adults either make commitments to others or face a possible sense of isolation and self-absorption.

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What is life-structure?

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In Levinson's theory, the underlying pattern of a person's life at a given time, built on whatever aspects of life the person finds most important.

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What are developmental tasks?

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In normative-stage theories, typical chalenges that need to be mastered for successful adaptation to each stage of life.

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What is the timing-of-events model?

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Theoretical model of personality development that describes adult psychosocial development as a response to the expected or unexpected occurence and timing of important life events.

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What are normative life events?

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In the timing-of-events model, commonly expected life experiences that occur at customary times.

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What is social clock?

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Set of cultural norms or expectations for the times of life when certain important events, such as marriage, parenthood, entry into work, and retirement, should occur.

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What are trait models?

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Theoretical models of personality development that focus on mental, emotional, temperamental, and behavioral traits, or attributes.

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What is the five-factor model?

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Theoretical model of personality, developed and tested by Costa and McCrae, based on the "Big Five" factors underlying clusters of related personality traits: neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, conscientiousness, and agreeableness.

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What is the typological approach?

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Theoretical approach that identifies broad personality types, or styles.

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What is ego-resiliency?

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Adaptability under potential sources of stress.

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What is ego-control?

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Self-control.

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What are fictive kin?

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Friends who are considered and behave like family members.

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What is the triangular theory of love?

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Sternberg's theory that patterns of love hinge on the balance among three elements: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

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What is the "Nonlove" pattern of loving, according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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All three components of love--intimacy, passion, and commitment--are absent. This describes most interpersonal relationships, which are simply casual interactions.

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What is the "Liking" pattern of loving, according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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Intimacy is the only component present. There is closeness, understanding, emotional support, affection, bondedness, and warmth. Neither passion nor commitment is present.

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What is the "Infatuation" pattern of loving, according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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Passion is the only component present. This is "love at first sight," a strong physical attraction and sexual arousal, without intimacy or commitment. Infatuation can flare up suddenly and die just as fast--or, given certain circumstances, can sometimes last for a long time.

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What is the "Empty love" pattern of loving, according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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Commitment is the only component present. Empty love is often found in long-term relationships that have lost both intimacy and passion, or in arranged marriages.

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What is the "Romantic love" pattern of loving according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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Intimacy and passion are both present. Romantic lovers are drawn to each other physically and bonded emotionally. They are not, however, committed to each other.

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What is the "Companionate love" pattern of loving, according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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Intimacy and commitment are both present. This is a long-term, committed friendship, often occurring in marriages in which physical attraction has died down but in which the partners feel close to each other and have made the decision to stay together.

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What is the "Fatuous love" pattern of loving, according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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Passion and commitment are present without intimacy. This is the kind of love that leads to whirlwind courtship, in which a couple make a commitment on the basis of passion without allowing themselves the time to develop intimacy. This kind of love usually does not last, despite the initial intent to commit.

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What is the "Consummate love" pattern of loving, according to Sternberg's Triangular theory of love?

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All three components are present in this "complete" love, which many people strive for, especially in romantic relationships. It is easier to achieve it than to hold on to it. Either partner may change what he or she wants from the relationship. If the other partner changes, too, the relationship may endure in a different form. If the other partner does not change, the relationship may dissolve.