Glossary I

Intestate refers to the Condition of an individual who dies without leaving a valid will or other legally qualified statement as to how he or she wishes to distribute his or her estate or pr

Intimacy refers to the connection to another person characterized by mutual caring, openness, self -disclosure, honesty, attentiveness, sharing, commitment, trust, empathy, and tenderness.

Intimacy repertoire is defined as a set of behaviors that humans use to forge intimate relationships throughout their lives.

- Intimacy vs. isolation (young adult) :

Englisch: Erik Erikson 's Theory of Psychosocial Development stages
Intimacy vs. isolation (young adult) refers to the 6th stage of Erik Erikson's theory of Psychosocial development where the social task of the young adult is to create strong, long-lasting bonds of friendship and love.

Intimacy zone refers to a distance zone within 18 inches of a person, where only people with a close relationship to the person are allowed to enter.

Intimate distance refers to the most private space immediately surrounding the body which is up to about 18 inches from the skin

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) refers to a pattern of coercive behavior designed to exert power and control over a person in an intimate relationship through the use of intimidation, threats, or harmful or harassing behavior.