attachment – A strong affectional bond with special others that endures over time.
imprinting – Konrad Lorenz's early studies that supports the biological argument for
attachment; baby geese attach to, and then follow, the first large moving object
they see during a certain critical period in their development.
psychological stages – The eight developmental stages, each involving a crisis that
must be successfully resolved, that individuals pass through in Erikson’s theory of
psychosocial development.
gender roles – Societal expectations for normal and appropriate male and female
behavior.
gender schemas – Theory that children learn about what it means to be male and
female from the world in which they live, and adjust their behavior to fit in with the
gender norms and expectations of their culture.
individualistic cultures – Cultures in which the needs and goals of the individual are
emphasized over the needs and goals of the group.
collectivistic cultures – Cultures in which the needs and goals of the group are
emphasized over the needs and goals of the individual.
personality-job fit theory – John Holland’s theory that a match between our
individual personalities and our career choices is a major factor in determining job
success and satisfaction.
hospice - A type of care and a philosophy of care which focuses on the loving
support of a terminally ill patient's symptoms.