PSYC 334 Lecture 6: Psyc334 Lecture 6 - Google Docs
13 Mar 2018
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A voluntary, personal relationship, typically providing intimacy & assistance, in which two parties like each other and seek each other"s company. Capitalization (when something good happens & you tell your friend and they"re happy for you, you become happier) Emotional support in the form of affection/acceptance. Advice support in the form of information/guidance. Material support in the form of money/goods. Safe haven source of comfort in stress. Secure base foundation for exploration (mothership) A pattern of dyadic withdrawal occurs when people settle into romantic relationships: as they see more and more of a lover, they see less and less of their friends particularly of the other sex. The best explanation is socioemotional selectivity theory which holds that - because they"re focused on present not future- elderly people seek quality not quantity. Women"s friendships are characterized by emotional sharing & self disclosure. Men"s friendships revolve around shared activities, companionship & fun. Women"s same sex friendships are closer and more intimate because:
