PSY220H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Twin, Baby Talk, Genetic Predisposition
21 Apr 2016
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Interdependent relationships: an interpersonal relationship where two people consistently affect each. Chapter 8: close relationships: family, friends, lovers, and. All close relationships share one common characteristic interdependence: includes commitment to the relationship, may be motivated by evolutionary factors. Evidence for the importance of social bonds exists in other species as well. Interpersonal relationships: self esteem and lead to the formation of two basic attitudes . Attachment style: degree of security in interpersonal relationships: styles develop on the basis of interactions between infant and caregiver. Shown that infants learn these attitudes even before language. Adults reactions and interactions can provide information that the infant is worthy, important, and valued and loved or the opposite. How an infant feels about other people. General expectancies and beliefs that a person is trustworthy, dependable and reliable or the opposite. Drew on work and theory of john bowlby.
