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autonomous interdependence
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according to Selman, adult stage of friendship in which friends appreciate and respect each other’s individuality and identity while also relying on each other for the support
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homogamy
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preference for forming romantic relationships with those who are similar to us
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intergenerational solidarity
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closeness among family generations promoted by frequent interaction, expressions of affection, alignment of values and beliefs, provision of help, proximity to each other, and shared norms and traditions
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intersectionality
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framework to understand how people experience multiple aspects of their identity simultaneously
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intimacy vs. isolation
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according to Erikson’s theory of psychosocial development, the early adulthood challenge to establish close and trusting relationships with others
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maturity principle of personality development
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increase or decrease of certain traits with age to effectively adapt to the demands of development
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mean-level change
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extent to which the level of a personality trait can fluctuate historically and over the lifespan
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rank-order stability
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tendency for an individual’s levels of personality traits compared to others to remain stable over time
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self
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totality of all your personal characteristics, including the way you see yourself, represent yourself, and relate to others
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self-determination theory
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theory that proposes that success and well-being are maximized when we are able to balance our needs for autonomy, competence, and relatedness
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social clock
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cultural expectations about normative behavior and achievements that are associated with age
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social investment theory of personality development
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idea that commitment to certain life roles predicts corresponding changes in personality traits to support the demands of these roles
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trajectory
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predicted pathway of development, usually determined by the interaction of behaviors within context
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work-life balance
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arrangement that allows a person to spend the desired amount of time on activities that are important to them such as work, leisure, education, and caregiving