PSYC 334 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Shyness, Extraversion And Introversion, Social Isolation

• School: University of Maryland
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 334
• Professor: Ryan Curtis

Document Summary

Friendships are based off of the same building blocks of intimacy as romances are, but the mix of components are different. Friends feel affection for one another (they like trust and respect, value loyalty and authenticity, and both of them feeling free to be themselves without pretense) Good friendship involves communion (partners give and receive meaningful self-disclosures, emotional support, and practical assistance, and observe a norm of equality, with both partner"s preferences being valued. Friends off companionship (share interests and activities, and consider each other to be sources or recreation and fun) Friendship: a voluntary, personal relationship, typically providing intimacy and assistance, in which the two parties like one another and seek each other"s company. Friendships are genuinely intimate, but less compassionate and committed than romances. Respect: we usually admire our friends and hold them in high esteem. Want consideration for others, acceptance of others, honesty, and willingness to listen. Trust: we confidently expect benevolent treatment from our friends.