HECOL210 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Physical Intimacy, Evolutionary Psychology, Conscientiousness

• School: University of Alberta
• Department: Human Ecology
• Course: HECOL210
• Professor: Matthew Johnson

Document Summary

Evolutionary theory addresses mate preference: attachment theory addresses partner perception. Social ecological models address the broader relationship context, including stresses: all these theories, together, help provide a picture of how relationships work and guidelines for relationship research. Inertia: the tendency to keep doing what you"re already doing : once in a relationship, this entails becoming increasingly intertwined in each other"s lives. Engagement: marriage, there is a natural progression of increasing involvement. Sets up stronger follow-through: there is a good body of research to support this theory, applies not only to romantic relationships, but any commitment or choice we make! Clear decisions anchor commitment in the self and one"s values. Two basic forms of commitment: dedication the want to in commitment. Personal dedication comprises all of the forces that increase the desire to maintain a relationship: wanting to share the future together, having a couple identity, willingness to sacrifice for the partner and the relationship, love.