PSYC 336 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Attachment In Adults, Preadolescence, Relational Aggression

• School: University of Victoria
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 336
• Professor: Paweena Sukhawathanakul

Document Summary

Intimacy: development of relationships characterized by openness, honesty, interpersonal aggression & violence early peer relational & physical. Psyc 336 - chapter 10: intimacy self-disclosure, trust, & concern. Starts with the individual"s interactions with parents. Advances further during adolescence with peer-to-peer interactions. Linked to the biological, cognitive, & social changes during puberty: sullivan"s theory of interpersonal development emphasizes social aspects of growth & focuses on transformations in relationships with others. Psychological development is cumulative, in that experiences during early stages effect later development (either positively or negatively) Early problems in psychological development predict later problems. Different needs surface at different points of development, which lead to feelings of security (when needs are satis ed) or anxiety (not satis ed) Security derived from satisfy relationships holds together one"s sense of self, & builds up their identity & self-esteem. If needs at a certain level are not met, individuals come out with unhealthy & anxious attachment problems.