EDPS 351 Quiz 10 Module 3

As used in the study of adolescence, the term intimacy refers to an emotional attachment between two people that is characterized by all of the following, except:

a sexual and/or physical relationship.

Children's friendships are based on _____, whereas adolescents friendships are based on _____.

activities; intimacy

Girls are more likely than boys to express intimacy with their friends by doing all of the following, except

having intimate knowledge about their friends.

Research suggests that with regard to the link between adolescents relationships with their peers and their families

improving the quality of relationships at home can help adolescents improve their peer relationships

Allison says that Susan is her friend because she can tell Susan secrets and Susan won t tell anyone else. Allison's definition of friendship is based on

intimacy and trust

Sullivan believed the crisis of adolescence is _____. Erikson believed it is _____

intimacy; identity

According to Sullivan, the need for intimacy develops during

preadolescence

Which aspects of friendship are common at all ages

prosocial behavior and common activities

Based on Sullivan's theory of interpersonal development, intimacy is first expressed in

same-sex relationships

During preadolescence, _____ is the single most important determinant of friendship

sex/gender