Psychology: Chapter 10

Exposing something to someone subliminally, causing them to recognize it more quickly

Inflated self-admiration and constant attempts to draw attention to self and keep others focused on self

Theory that states early childhood relationships with our parents determine how we relate to others

Type of attachment in infants where the child stoically endures separation and is happy to see mom return

Type of attachment in infants where the child is unfazed when mom left and avoided mom when she returned

Type of attachment in infants where the child is anxious when mom left, crying, difficult to calm, but when mom returned child exhibited both anger and desire to be close to mom

Adults have this type of relationship if they are able to develop satisfying relationships and friendships and able to trust and form close bonds

Adults have this type of relationship if they have difficulty trusting others, suspicious, commitment issues because anticipate abandonment

Adults have this type of relationship if they are overly demanding and dependent on partners. “High Maintenance” – need constant reassurance and attention because they feel very vulnerable and uncertain in relationships.

Erik Erikson emphasized this part of the mind as a powerful and independent part of personality

Develops a sense of trust or mistrust. Develops in early stages of life

Develops independence and self confidence;

Develop teamwork and problem solving skills, lead a group

Develop sense of competence and achievement; compare themselves to peers

Develop a sense of "who am i" - adolescent; often changes role

Developing close relationships or separating from society

Generating something you care about: career or family; or don't care

Being happy with the state of your life or having regrets