30 Questions
What is the main difference in the attachment pattern of individuals with an Avoidant attachment style compared to those with a Secure attachment style?
Avoidant individuals have a negative model of self and positive model of others, while Secure individuals have a positive model of self and a negative model of others.
How do Avoidant individuals typically behave when their parent leaves in the context of Attachment Theory?
They don't act distressed and ignore the parent on return.
Individuals with an Anxious attachment pattern are more likely to:
Expect rejection and abandonment in relationships.
According to Attachment Theory, what lifelong patterns can result from early experiences during toddlerhood?
Difficulty with commitment in romantic relationships as adults.
Which statement best describes the Adult Attachment style characterized as Secure?
"I don't often worry about being abandoned or about someone getting too close to me."
What is a common characteristic of individuals with an Avoidant attachment style in romantic relationships?
"I am somewhat uncomfortable being close to others; I find it difficult to trust them completely."
Which attachment style is associated with showing more self-change in relationships?
Attachment anxiety
What predicts lower interest in self-expansion and less actual self-expansion according to the text?
Low self-concept clarity
Outside of relationships, what kind of experiences can lead to self-expansion based on the text?
Novel and exciting tasks
Which concept suggests that our relationships influence the way we think about ourselves?
Self-Expansion
The 'All or Nothing' marriage concept is associated with which phenomenon mentioned in the text?
'Michelangelo Phenomenon'
In the context of relationships, what does the 'Pygmalion Phenomenon' involve?
Partners sculpting each other into ideal selves
What is a characteristic of individuals with an anxious attachment pattern?
They desire complete merging with their partner, which sometimes scares people away
In the context of expanding the self, what is the significance of the Inclusion of Other in the Self (IOS)?
It can develop even without shared experiences if there is a desire for closeness
What does Cognitive Interdependence in a committed relationship involve?
Perceived unity of self and partner
What did a longitudinal study on Self-Concept Change find regarding participants with a high expected incidence of falling in love?
They demonstrated greater change and diversity in self-concept domains after falling in love
What encourages the Inclusion of Other in the Self (IOS) according to the text?
'Expanding' activities that are novel and arousing
How do individuals with an anxious attachment pattern differ from those with an avoidant attachment pattern?
Anxious individuals desire complete merging with their partner, while avoidant individuals prefer distance
What is the main concept of the Michelangelo Phenomenon?
Perceptual Affirmation
Which statement best describes Perceptual Affirmation in the context of the Michelangelo Phenomenon?
Partners see each other in a way that aligns with their ideal self-concepts.
How do partners engage in Behavioral Affirmation according to the text?
By encouraging each other's ideal selves through behavior.
What are the benefits associated with the Michelangelo Phenomenon for individuals?
Greater life satisfaction and overall psychological health.
How does the Michelangelo Phenomenon contribute to relationship quality?
By aligning partners' perceptions with their ideal selves.
In what way do partners benefit from the Michelangelo Phenomenon?
Through progress towards ideal self goals and greater life satisfaction.
How can ending relationships with limited opportunities for self-expansion be beneficial?
It allows pursuing personal growth opportunities again
What aspect of the self-concept is linked with knowledge of others in 'Relational Selves'?
Me-with-XYZ nodes
Which theory suggests that our early experiences influence the way we approach relationships?
Attachment theory
What concept refers to the way our relationships shape how we think about ourselves?
Inclusion of Other in the Self (IOS)
What is one possible outcome of the personal (re)discovery that occurs after ending a relationship?
Introduction of positive emotions
How do 'Relational Selves' impact other interpersonal interactions?
'Relational Selves' may influence how individuals respond in other interactions
Test your knowledge on self-expansion and attachment styles. Explore how different attachment styles and self-concept clarity can influence self-change and growth in relationships.
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