Which of the Following Scholars First Developed Ideas on the Importance

question 81

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scholars first developed ideas on the importance of intimacy in adolescent relationships?

• A) Reed Larson
• B) Harry Sullivan
• C) David Kinney
• D) Helena Wulf

Distinguish between various types of love (romantic, companionate, consummate, etc.) and their characteristics according to Sternberg.

Recognize the role of commitment in relationships and its impact on the form of love experienced.

Understand criticisms of theories related to adult development and relationship formation.

Identify the emotional experiences adults may encounter due to life changes.

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Definitions:

Oedipus Complex

A psychoanalytic concept that describes a child's feelings of desire for the opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry with the same-sex parent.

Psychosexual Stage

Stages in Freudian psychoanalysis that map out the development of personality and sexual orientation from childhood through adulthood.

Unconscious Sexual Feelings

Sexual desires or thoughts that are not consciously acknowledged but influence behaviors and emotions.

Latency

A period in psychosexual development in childhood, from around age five to puberty, characterized by a decrease in sexual urges and interests.