11 Questions
According to the text, what is meant by the term 'The Social Clock'?
All of the above
According to the text, what are some of the common stereotypical achievements 30-year-olds are 'supposed to' achieve?
All of the above
Do you think the stereotypical achievements for 30-year-olds are typical today?
It depends on the individual
According to Erikson, what is the crisis that occurs in early adulthood?
The crisis between intimacy and isolation
What are the factors described in the article that have led to the prevalence of 'situationships' in today's society?
Greater mobility and delayed marriage
According to Sternberg's theory of love, what are the three components of love?
Passion, intimacy, and commitment
Based on the attachment styles described by Mary Ainsworth, which attachment style is characterized by valuing autonomy and independence?
Avoidant
Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection and a tendency to seek total intimacy?
Carol Anxious-Resistant
Which attachment style values independence and self-sufficiency and prefers not to depend on others or have others depend on them?
Alicia Avoidant Attachment
Which attachment style is characterized by a balance between intimacy and autonomy, feeling comfortable depending on others and having them depend on them?
Billie Secure Attachment
What is post-formal thought?
The ability to deal with uncertainty, inconsistency, contradiction, imperfection, and compromise
Study Notes
The Social Clock
- Refers to the societal expectations and pressures to achieve certain milestones by a certain age, particularly in early adulthood.
Stereotypical Achievements for 30-year-olds
- Getting married
- Having children
- Establishing a career
- Owning a home
- Being financially stable
Critique of Stereotypical Achievements
- May not be typical or relevant today, as societal values and norms have changed.
Erikson's Theory of Human Development
- Early adulthood is characterized by the crisis of intimacy vs. isolation, where individuals struggle to form meaningful relationships or risk isolation.
Factors Contributing to 'Situationships'
- Increased focus on personal freedom and autonomy
- Fear of commitment and long-term relationships
- Changing values and norms around relationships and marriage
Sternberg's Theory of Love
- Three components of love:
- Intimacy (close, connected feeling)
- Passion (strong attraction and desire)
- Commitment (long-term decision to maintain love)
Attachment Styles
- Secure: values balance between intimacy and autonomy, comfortable with dependence and independence
- Avoidant: values independence and self-sufficiency, prefers not to depend on others or have others depend on them
- Anxious: fears rejection, seeks total intimacy
- Dismissive: values autonomy, prefers independence and distance in relationships
Post-Formal Thought
- A stage of cognitive development beyond formal operations, characterized by more complex and nuanced thinking, including consideration of multiple perspectives and contextual factors.
HS1003 Week 8 Young Adulthood Group Assignment: Test your knowledge on psychosocial development in young adulthood. Join a group of 4-5 students and discuss key issues related to this stage of life. Dive into a case study to identify and analyze the challenges faced during this period. Get ready to enhance your understanding of psychosocial development!
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