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According to the text, what is meant by the term 'The Social Clock'?
According to the text, what is meant by the term 'The Social Clock'?
- A socially constructed timetable
- Expectations set by social culture
- Keeping in step with peers
- All of the above (correct)
According to the text, what are some of the common stereotypical achievements 30-year-olds are 'supposed to' achieve?
According to the text, what are some of the common stereotypical achievements 30-year-olds are 'supposed to' achieve?
- Settling down
- Having a mortgage
- Having children
- All of the above (correct)
Do you think the stereotypical achievements for 30-year-olds are typical today?
Do you think the stereotypical achievements for 30-year-olds are typical today?
- Yes, they are still typical today
- No, they are no longer typical today
- It depends on the individual (correct)
- None of the above
According to Erikson, what is the crisis that occurs in early adulthood?
According to Erikson, what is the crisis that occurs in early adulthood?
What are the factors described in the article that have led to the prevalence of 'situationships' in today's society?
What are the factors described in the article that have led to the prevalence of 'situationships' in today's society?
According to Sternberg's theory of love, what are the three components of love?
According to Sternberg's theory of love, what are the three components of love?
Based on the attachment styles described by Mary Ainsworth, which attachment style is characterized by valuing autonomy and independence?
Based on the attachment styles described by Mary Ainsworth, which attachment style is characterized by valuing autonomy and independence?
Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection and a tendency to seek total intimacy?
Which attachment style is characterized by a fear of rejection and a tendency to seek total intimacy?
Which attachment style values independence and self-sufficiency and prefers not to depend on others or have others depend on them?
Which attachment style values independence and self-sufficiency and prefers not to depend on others or have others depend on them?
Which attachment style is characterized by a balance between intimacy and autonomy, feeling comfortable depending on others and having them depend on them?
Which attachment style is characterized by a balance between intimacy and autonomy, feeling comfortable depending on others and having them depend on them?
What is post-formal thought?
What is post-formal thought?
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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.
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