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Psych 250 Exam 4 Chapter 14
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Psychology
Undergraduate 1
03/23/2009

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intimacy v. isolation
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psych conflict of early adulthood, reflected in their thoughts and feelings about making a permanent commitment to an intimate partner
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life structure
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a key concept in Levinson's theory, the underlying design of a person's life, consisting of relationships with significant others--individuals, groups, and institutions
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social clock
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age-graded expectations for major life events, such as beginning a first job, getting married, buying a home, and retiring
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triangular theory of love
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identifies 3 components--intimacy, passion, and commitment--that shift emphasis as romantic relationships develop
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passionate love
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intense sexual attraction
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companionate love
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warm, trusting, affection and caregiving
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loneliness
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unhappiness resulting from a gap between the social relationships we currently have and those we desire
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family life cycle
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a sequence of phases characterizing the development of most families around the world
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traditional marriages
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involve a clear division of husband's and wife's roles
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egalitarian marriages
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husband and wife relate as equals, sharing power and authority
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cohabitation
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the lifestyle of unmarried couples who have a sexually intimate relationship and who share a residence
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dual-earner marriage
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the dominant family form today, both partners are employed
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