PSYC 4070 Chapter : Chapter 14 WITHOUT ABBREVIATIONS
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Chapter 14: social and personality development in early adulthood. People winning the lottery were questioned about happiness before and after winning. Important part of adult life is maintaining friendships: reason: because there is a basic need for belongingness. Seeking intimacy: erikson"s view of young adulthood: young adulthood is time of intimacy vs. isolation, erikson said intimacy encompasses several different aspects, selflessness, sexuality, deep devotion focuses on developing close relationships with others. Choosing a partner: most important quality in choosing a partner, in us, most say being in love with person (a more modern concept, not so in other cultures, other characteristics rated as more important, ex. Singlehood living alone without a partner: 20% of women - - - 30% of men. Increased significantly in last several decades: of these 10% probably spend entire life single, reasons why remain single, views marriage negatively (high divorce rates, marital strife, views marriage as to restrictive (view as impeding personal growth, independence)
