PSY 2114 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Social Exchange Theory, Physical Attractiveness, Nuclear Family

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSY 2114
• Professor: Wendy Lee

Document Summary

Mutual relationship where those involved influence one another"s behaviours/beliefs; quality as satisfaction derived from the relationship. Influence of friends for young adults = important from late teens mid-20"s. Diff from relationship bc not as emotionally intense / less sexual energy. Life transitions result in fewer friends + less contact w friends you keep. Largest # of friends/acquaintances during young adulthood vs. rest of life: post-secondary students who have strong social networks adjust better to stressful events. People who have friendships cross ethnic groups have more (+)ve attitudes twds people of diff backgrounds. * characterizes traditional and new forms of friendship. Sibling relationship best during adolescence + later life. Young adulthood distance does not affect quality of sibling relationships. Women place more importance than men on keeping sibling relationships in adulthood. Women have more close relationships vs. men, but they not as happy in them.