8.1 & 8.2
What are some benefits of friendship?
- Treating each other as equals
- Choosing how friendship works
- Boost self-confidence
What does the Intergroup Contact Hypothesis say reduces prejudice?
Meeting and interacting with those you might usually stereotype.
Today, do most people have more online or in-person friends?
Online
Which parenting style is firm but allows kids to share their opinions?
Authoritative parenting
Why can calling someone a "real" or "natural" family member be negative?
It implies that others (not blood-related) are not true family.
What happens when you take time to know strangers?
Fear and distrust decrease, trust increases
Why is it easier for some people to make friends online?
No face-to-face pressure
What is a downside of permissive parenting?
Kids may lack discipline and direction. (Parents are uninvolved in children's life.)
About how many hours do people spend together before becoming friends?
50 hours
What are three tips for making friends with different kinds of people?
Accept the awkward, don't fixate on differences, and be approachable
What is one advantage of online friendships?
- Conversations can last longer/feel less rushed
OR
- Online communication trascends time and space (Can talk anytime, regardless of busy lives.)
What kind of sibling relationship involves rivalry and competition?
Competitive Relationship
What theory says friendships form when people meet each other's needs?
Social Exchange Theory
What type of friendship stays strong over time, even from a distance?
Long Term Friendship
According to Dunbar's number, how many friendships can people maintain?
Around 150
How can sharing family stories help families?
It builds connection and a shared sense of identity
Why does everyone have their own idea of what "family" means?
Because family can be based on love and connection, not just blood.
What kind of friendship grows from doing activities together?
How can online friendships compare to in-person ones?
They can become just as close or even closer.
Why should families set privacy rules together?
To prevent conflict and respect everyone's boundaries.