PSY 3123 Chapter Notes - Chapter 3: Social Exchange Theory, Forced Marriage, Erik Erikson
28 Jan 2017
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Marriage is still the norm in our society. Marriage > refers to socially, legally, and/or religiously recognized union of people who commit to one another. Also used to refer to ceremony where this union is formally endorsed. Mate selection > process of deciding who"ll be your partner. In many societies, mate selection accomplished by family rather than individual. This is known as an arranged marriage. Considered a union between whole groups so extended family is involved in couple"s relationship. Romantic love > strong emotional attachment between adolescents/adults, or as a mixture of sexual desire, tenderness, affection, and playfulness. Psychologists de ne criteria for love as physical arousal, presence (real or imagined) of someone to love, belief that you are in love. Mate selection divided into two basic streams: Decided by the families of the couple. Both forms closed tied to values and traditions of cultures that support them.
