Personal Development: Personal Relationships Lesson 1

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What is the main focus of Lesson 1 in personal relationships?

Building responsible future relationships

The evolution of humans to fall in love (correct)

Understanding teenage relationships

Showing attraction, love, and commitment

According to the reading material, what strengthens one's sense of belongingness?

Interacting through different forms of behavior

Being with the group

Showing love, affection, and loyalty to the group (correct)

Learning how to smile and greet each other

What did several studies link to one's happiness, as mentioned in the reading material?

Learning how to smile and greet each other

Being with the group

Interacting through different forms of behavior

Establishing close relationships (correct)

What is the acceptable and unacceptable expressions of attractions discussed in Lesson 1?

Not explicitly mentioned in the reading material Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between close relationships and coping with stresses, based on the reading material?

Close relationships positively impact coping with stresses Signup and view all the answers

What did pre-historic humans engage in as a form of interaction, according to the reading material?

Hunting with the group Signup and view all the answers

What does the MerriamWebster Online Dictionary define as relationship?

The way in which two or more people, groups, countries talk to, behave toward, and deal with each other Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic types of relationships according to Hamon (2016)?

Marriage Signup and view all the answers

According to Sternberg (1988), what defines a romantic relationship?

Strong feelings of intimacy and passion Signup and view all the answers

What is marked by intimacy in adult relationships according to Myers (2011)?

Secure attachment Signup and view all the answers

According to Feist & Feist (2008), what is marked by resistance to being close with others in adult relationships?

Avoidant attachment Signup and view all the answers

What determines one’s stability of adult love patterns according to Hazan and Shiver (1987)?

Types of infant attachment styles Signup and view all the answers

In what type of relationship is there strong feelings of intimacy and passion according to Sternberg (1988)?

Romantic relationship Signup and view all the answers

How does the Bureau of Census define 'Family'?

Two or more persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together as one household Signup and view all the answers

What is defined as the relation between an employer and an employee or regulated by law?

Professional relationship Signup and view all the answers

What does it mean when the primary caregiver is responsive to the needs of the child, whether physical or emotional according to Feist & Feist (2008)?

Secure attachment Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Lesson 1 Focus

Emphasis on understanding personal relationships and their dynamics.

Sense of Belongingness

Strengthened by meaningful connections and supportive social networks.

Happiness Studies

Several studies link happiness directly to quality interpersonal relationships.

Expressions of Attraction

Acceptable expressions include flirting and verbal compliments.
Unacceptable expressions involve harassment and unwanted advances.

Close Relationships and Stress

Strong close relationships help individuals cope better with stress by providing emotional support.

Pre-historic Human Interaction

Engaged in communal living and shared roles to enhance social bonds.

Definition of Relationship

Defined by Merriam-Webster as the way in which two or more people or groups regard and behave toward each other.

Types of Relationships

Hamon (2016) cites four basic types: family, friends, romantic, and work relationships.
Casual acquaintanceship is NOT one of these basic types.

Romantic Relationships

Defined by Sternberg (1988) as those characterized by intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Intimacy in Adult Relationships

Marked by emotional closeness and deep connections, as noted by Myers (2011).

Resistance to Closeness

Described by Feist & Feist (2008) as avoidance of intimacy or emotional engagement.

Stability of Love Patterns

Determined by attachment styles established in early childhood, according to Hazan and Shaver (1987).

Intimacy and Passion

Sternberg (1988) indicates that romantic relationships have strong feelings of both intimacy and passion.

Definition of Family

Defined by the Bureau of Census as a group of two or more people who live together and are related by birth, marriage, or adoption.

Employer-Employee Relationship

Defined as a regulated interaction between an employer and an employee based on legal and professional standards.

Responsive Primary Caregiver

Described by Feist & Feist (2008) as one who meets the emotional and physical needs of a child, contributing to their secure attachment.

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Explore the concepts of teenage relationships, expressions of attraction, love, and commitment, and how to appraise and build responsible future relationships. This reading material delves into the understanding of human relationships and the need to belong in society.