Personal vs Impersonal Relationships
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What are the three main components of love according to the theories presented?

  • Commitment, Obedience, Affection
  • Intimacy, Passion, Compliance
  • Affection, Enthusiasm, Passion
  • Intimacy, Commitment, Passion (correct)

Which of the following best describes compliance in social influence?

  • Granting a request in exchange for a reward (correct)
  • Changing your behavior to fit into a group
  • Following orders from an authority figure
  • Seeking social approval through conformity

What signifies commitment in the context of love?

  • An emotional attachment to a person
  • The longing for passionate interactions
  • A process of showing ongoing love and affection (correct)
  • The desire for physical closeness

What characterizes conformity in social influence?

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Which one of these is NOT a role of an efficient leader?

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What is the main feature of an effective follower?

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What type of family structure consists of married couples and their children?

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Which of the following is a reason for social influence?

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What is the primary driver of attachment in relationships?

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Which effect describes the tendency to like someone who reminds us of someone from our past?

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What plays a significant role in the Propinquity Effect?

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Which characteristic is NOT mentioned as a factor in attraction?

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According to the Reciprocity Effect, what strengthens the basis of liking one another?

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What does physical attractiveness typically indicate in terms of relationships?

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What type of person tends to attract others according to personality characteristics?

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What does the Similarity effect emphasize as a factor in liking others?

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What best describes an extended family?

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Which scenario commonly leads to the formation of a single parent family?

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What is another term for a step family?

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Which of the following is not a characteristic of an extended family?

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Which example accurately reflects a single parent family?

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What is a primary feature of a step family?

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Which statement about extended families is incorrect?

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What distinguishes a single parent family from a traditional family structure?

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Which type of relationship is characterized by emotional bonds and personal intimacy?

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What defines avoidant attachment in a caregiver-child relationship?

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What is the primary focus of impersonal relationships?

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Which element is NOT an essential aspect of personal relationships?

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Lust is categorized under which aspect related to attraction?

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Which type of personal relationship typically involves professional interactions?

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Anxious attachment in a caregiver-child relationship is characterized by:

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Which of the following is an example of an impersonal relationship?

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What describes a conditionally separated family?

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Which of the following defines a childless family?

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What characterizes a gay or lesbian family?

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What distinguishes a migrant family?

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Which example illustrates a conditionally separated family?

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Which situation is NOT typically associated with a childless family?

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What is a common misconception about gay or lesbian families?

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What differentiates migrant families from other family structures?

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What characterizes a foster family?

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In an adopted family structure, what is the relationship between the parents and the child?

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What defines a bi-racial or multi-racial family?

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What is true about a trans-racial adoptive family?

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What is a significant aspect of foster parenting?

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An example of an adopted family might include:

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Which statement about bi-racial families is false?

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What distinguishes an adopted child from a biological child?

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Flashcards

Impersonal Relationship

A relationship with a commitment to an organization, principle, or purpose; not as personal as a personal relationship.

Personal Relationship

A close relationship important to a specific person, involving interactions between people (family, friends, romantic partners, etc).

Attachment (Relationships)

Emotional bond formed between people, crucial for development, starting from early childhood.

Secure Attachment

A healthy attachment style characterized by a caregiver consistently meeting a child's emotional needs.

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Avoidant Attachment

A type of attachment where the caregiver is cold and detached from the child's needs.

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Anxious Attachment

Attachment style where the caregiver is inconsistent, unpredictable in meeting a child's needs.

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Attraction (in relationships)

Unconscious assessment of another person's genes (health and traits) based on physical appearance.

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Types of Personal Relationships

Categories of personal relationships include Family, Friendships, Romantic, Platonic, and Professional Relationships.

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What are the 3 components of Love?

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love defines love as a combination of three components: Intimacy, Passion, and Commitment.

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Intimacy

Intimacy refers to the feelings of closeness, connection, and understanding in a relationship.

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Passion

Passion represents the intense physical attraction, excitement, and longing for someone.

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Commitment

Commitment is the conscious decision to maintain a relationship and work through challenges.

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What is social influence?

Social influence is the change in behavior caused by the people around us. It affects how we act in different situations.

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Conformity

Conformity happens when we change our behavior to match the group's norms and values. We do this to gain approval and avoid social rejection.

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Compliance

Compliance is giving in to a request or demand from another person, often expecting a reward or avoiding punishment.

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Obedience

Obedience involves changing your behavior to follow the instructions of an authority figure.

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Transference Effect

When we immediately like or dislike someone because they remind us of someone from our past who has influenced our sense of self.

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Propinquity Effect

The tendency to develop a liking for people we encounter frequently, like neighbors or classmates.

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Similarity in Attraction

We are often drawn to people who share similar backgrounds, beliefs, interests, or even physical appearances.

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What is Reciprocity in attraction?

We tend to like those who like us back. Reciprocal liking strengthens the bond between people.

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Physical Attractiveness

Physical appearance plays a significant role in initial attraction, often signaling health and reproductive fitness.

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What are Empathetic Personalities?

People who are empathetic are good at understanding and sharing the feelings of others, showing warmth and sympathy.

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Socially Competent Personality

People who are socially competent are good communicators, engaging in conversation and enjoying social interactions.

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Love and Intimacy: What is the Debate?

There is a long-standing debate about whether love is merely a feeling or something more complex.

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Foster Family

A family where a parent(s) provides temporary care for a child who is not their biological offspring.

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Adopted Family

A family where parents legally take another person's child into their family, establishing a permanent parent-child relationship.

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Bi-racial Family

A family where parents are from different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

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Multi-racial Family

A family where parents are from more than two different racial or ethnic backgrounds.

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Trans-racial Adoption

When parents, typically from one racial or ethnic background, adopt a child from a different race.

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What are some types of families?

Families come in many forms, including foster families, adoptive families, bi-racial families, multi-racial families, and trans-racial adoptive families.

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What makes a family?

A family can consist of different types of relationships, including biological, adoptive, or foster, where individuals share a common bond and sense of belonging.

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Why is family structure important?

Understanding family structure helps us appreciate the diverse ways families are formed and how they contribute to society.

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Extended Family

A large family structure including grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, usually living together and sharing household duties.

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What type of family includes grandparents, aunts, and uncles?

An extended family includes all relatives in proximity such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Single Parent Family

A family consisting of one parent and their children, often resulting from divorce, death, or single parent adoption.

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What type of family has only one parent raising the children?

A single parent family has one parent and their children, often due to divorce, death, or adoption.

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What is a family formed after divorced parents remarry?

A step family involves parents who have divorced and remarried, creating a new family with children from previous relationships.

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Blended Family

A step family, where two families combine after divorced parents remarry, blending children from their previous unions.

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What is another name for a step family?

A step family is also known as a blended family, where two families merge after divorced parents remarry.

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Conditionally Separated Family

A family where one member is temporarily separated from the others, often due to work, military service, or hospitalization.

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Childless Family

A married couple without children.

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Gay or Lesbian Family

A family where one or both parents identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Migrant Family

A family that has relocated to a new place, often due to job opportunities or other circumstances.

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What is the difference between a conditionally separated family and a migrant family?

A conditionally separated family has a temporary separation due to circumstances like work or hospitalization, while a migrant family has permanently moved to a new location.

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What are some reasons why a family might be conditionally separated?

Common reasons for conditional separation include work opportunities abroad, military service, or hospitalization.

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What are some reasons a family might migrate?

Families might migrate due to job opportunities, better living conditions, or escaping conflict or natural disasters.

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Why is it important to understand different family structures?

Understanding different family structures helps us to be more accepting and inclusive of diverse family experiences. It also promotes awareness and sensitivity.

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Study Notes

Personal Relationships

  • A relationship is how two or more people, groups, countries, or societies interact.
  • A personal relationship is closely linked to an individual and important only to them.
  • Types of personal relationships include family, friendships, romantic relationships, platonic relationships, and professional relationships.

Impersonal Relationships

  • An impersonal relationship involves commitment to an organization, principle, or purpose.
  • Examples of impersonal relationships include acquaintances, colleagues, business relationships, transactional relationships, and formal relationships.

Elements of Personal Relationships

  • Attachment
  • Attraction
  • Love and intimacy
  • Commitment

Attachment and Developments

  • The first meaningful relationship for most people is their relationship with their mother.
  • Attachment begins before birth.
  • Attachment types, as defined by Ainsworth, include secure, avoidant, and anxious attachment.

Attraction

  • Attractiveness involves an unconscious assessment of another person's genes based on their appearance.
  • Good health is often linked to a stronger genetic makeup and healthier children.

What Drives Attraction

  • Lust is driven by sexual hormones (testosterone and estrogen) in both sexes.
  • Attraction is the love-struck phase and involves neurotransmitters.
  • Attachment is when couples decide to continue a relationship.

Theories of Attraction

  • Transference effect: individuals may like or dislike someone immediately due to past experiences.
  • Propinquity effect: familiarity with people who live, work, or go to school with us often leads to liking them more.
  • Similarity: people often like those who share similar social background, religious beliefs, age, and education.
  • Reciprocity: if someone likes you, you are more likely to like them.
  • Physical attractiveness: a significant factor in initial impressions.
  • Personality characteristics and traits: people are attracted to those who display empathy, warmth, sympathy, and good conversation skills.

Love and Intimacy

  • Arguments exist on the definition of love: is it a feeling, a thought, or solely physical.
  • Love involves affection, passion, or strong liking.

Theories and Components of Love

  • Intimacy: experiencing lovely moments when someone understands you.
  • Commitment: consistently fulfilling and living by agreements.
  • Passion: a strong urge/desire towards another.

Sternberg's Triangular Theory of Love

  • Shows how intimacy, passion, and commitment combine to form different types of love.

Commitment

  • A continuous process of showing love and affection.

Roles of an Efficient Leader

  • Set an example
  • Assume responsibility
  • Show initiative
  • Life-long learner
  • Show enthusiasm
  • Willing to serve
  • Active listener
  • Show empathy

Role of an Effective Follower

  • Courage to do responsibility
  • Courage to challenge
  • Courage to participate in transformation
  • A can-do attitude

Social Influence

  • A change in behavior caused by people.
  • Factors include conformity, compliance, and obedience.

Conformity

  • Changing behavior to match that of others.

Compliance

  • Granting another person's request in exchange for a reward or to avoid punishment.

Obedience

  • Changing behavior in response to a demand by an authority figure.

Family Structure

  • Nuclear Family: Mother, father, and children.
  • Extended Family: All relatives, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins, live together.
  • Single Parent Family: One parent and their children.
  • Step Family: Parents are remarried and bring children from other unions together.
  • Foster Family: Temporary guardians for children to whom they may not be biologically related.
  • Adopted/Adoptive Family: Parents legally adopt a child.
  • Bi-racial or multi-racial Family: Parents are from different races.
  • Trans-racial Adoptive Family: Parents adopt a child from a different race.
  • Conditionally separated Family: One family member is separated from the rest due to job, employment, or hospitalization.
  • Childless Family: Married couple without children.
  • Gay or Lesbian Family: One or both parents have a different sexual orientation.
  • Migrant Family: Family that has moved to a different location due to circumstances.
  • Immigrant Family: One or both parents are immigrants from another country.

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This quiz explores the dynamics of personal and impersonal relationships, highlighting their definitions, types, and key elements. Understanding the differences between how individuals engage in personal bonds and formal interactions will enhance your interpersonal skills. Test your knowledge on attachment styles, attraction, and the foundations of human connections.

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