PSYC 334 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Self Esteem (Song), The Need

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 334
• Professor: Ryan Curtis

Document Summary

A relationship can be defined in many different ways. Two relationships could be completely different and incomparable. A powerful drive to establish intimate connections to others. Six components of intimacy (neither necessary nor sufficient) Knowledge you know a lot about them, share secrets. Interdependence both partners have influence on each other pragmatically. Intimate partners have strong, diverse, and enduring influence on each other. Mutuality intimate partners think of themselves as a couple instead of as two entirely separate individuals. The inclusion of other in the self scale diagram. Trust normally you trust those you"re closest to. Commitment explicit or implicit commitment with those with whom we are closest. Region different regions, even of the same country, can have different customs and norms. Groups the types of groups you associate with affect your relationships. Time you can belong to the same groups but have a different culture if you"re born later.