2B Psych: Relational Influences Flashcards
Determinants of Liking
Proximity
Similarity
Reciprocity
Proximity
Developing friends require you to meet people
living close to one another
it is hard to maintain a friendship without frequent meetings
Similarity
Mutual attraction is sometimes based on the degree of similarities between people
e.g. friends someone look similar
More similarities = stronger friendship
Reciprocity
Someone gives you good feelings, you will reciprocate that back
Conflict in relationships
Interpersonal conflict refers to tension between individuals
living close to some will result in some conflict
- arise due to: misunderstanding, poor communication, limited resources
Conflict resolution
Bargaining and counter bargaining until a solution is reached
I statements, the use of I statements