Personal Relationships Model

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What is a common characteristic of friendships according to the text?

Shared interests and emotional bonding (correct)

Online connections count as close ties

Romantic love and trust

Having at least six close ties

According to Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler, how many close ties does the average person have?

More than ten close ties

Exactly one close tie

None

About six close ties (correct)

Why are online friends not considered close ties according to the text?

They lack emotional bonding

Online friendships are not genuine

They do not share interests and experiences

Online friends are less powerful than real-life friends (correct)

What are romantic partnerships typically built upon?

Affection, trust, intimacy, and romantic love Signup and view all the answers

What do personal relationships refer to according to the given model?

Close connections formed by emotional bonds and interactions Signup and view all the answers

According to the Bureau of the Census, how is 'family' defined?

Persons related by birth, marriage, or adoption, living together Signup and view all the answers

What are some typical characteristics of a family according to the model?

Regular interactions, shared beliefs and values, security Signup and view all the answers

How do relationships evolve according to the model?

They are continually evolving Signup and view all the answers

What has evolved considerably in the past three decades according to the text?

The definition of 'family' Signup and view all the answers

What do non-traditional family structures and roles provide according to the text?

As much comfort and support as traditional forms Signup and view all the answers

What is the trend in adolescents' ratings of their relationships with parents and friends?

Early adolescents rate higher than middle and late adolescents on most attributes for all relationships. Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect's ratings were higher for middle adolescents than late adolescents in most relationships?

Instrumental aid Signup and view all the answers

In which age group did late adolescents rate higher than early and middle adolescents?

17 through 19 years Signup and view all the answers

Which relationships were rated by middle adolescents as higher than late adolescents?

Relationship with best same-sex friend Signup and view all the answers

During which period did most aspects' ratings decrease for all relationships?

Middle adolescence Signup and view all the answers

For which aspect did early adolescents rate lower than middle and late adolescents in most relationships?

Intimacy Signup and view all the answers

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