PSY327H5 Study Guide - Comprehensive Final Exam Guide - Time, Longitudinal Study, Trust Law
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Science of relationships: relationships can and should be studied scientifically. What is an intimate relationship: partners are interdependent, they consider each other special and unique. People in a relationship don"t treat each other as interchangeable: they influence each other over time and across situations. Interactions across a range of different situations and contexts: there is an expectation of sexual intimacy. Why should you care: 89% say close relationships makes life meaningful. Replicated across numerous countries and people of different ages: study of undergrads: people whop scored in top 10% has one thing in common - good social relationships. Relationships and mental health: seven most common problems for psychotherapy. Social relationships are as important as the food we eat. Harry harlow: baby monkeys were raised without contact with other monkeys, in their cage they could choose from 2 different types of mothers.
