15 Questions
What motivates social contact in older adults?
Emotional regulation
What is a characteristic of men's same-gender friendships?
Focused on shared activities and interests
What type of sibling relationship is characterized by high involvement, high contact, and low resentment?
Intimate
When are sibling ties typically the strongest?
In adolescence and late life
Why are cross-gender friendships often difficult to maintain?
The reason is not specified in the text
What is a characteristic of adult friendships based on affective or emotional basis?
Expressions of intimacy and appreciation
According to research, what happens to the number of friends as people age?
The number of friends decreases with age
Why are friendships in old age especially important?
For emotional support and life satisfaction
What is a unique aspect of online friendships?
Trust develops on the basis of reputation, performance, precommitment, and situational factors
What is a common theme underlying adult friendships, besides affective or emotional basis?
Shared or communal nature
At what stage of life are sibling ties typically the strongest?
Adolescence and late life
What is the primary factor that explains the process of forming love relationships, according to assortive mating?
Similarity in values, goals, and interests
What is the term used to describe the degree to which people are similar in a romantic relationship?
Homogamy
What percentage of cultures have romantic attachment as the norm?
80%
What is the term used to describe the psychological and emotional patterns of people who stay in abusive relationships?
Battered spouse syndrome
Explore the changes in friendships across the lifespan, including concerns about being a burden, socio-emotional selectivity, and gender differences in friendships. Learn how older adults become more selective about their social contacts and what motivates their social behavior.
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