2B Psych: Relational Influences

Question 1

Determinants of Liking

Answer 1

Proximity
Similarity
Reciprocity

Question 2

Proximity

Answer 2

Developing friends require you to meet people
living close to one another
it is hard to maintain a friendship without frequent meetings

Question 3

Similarity

Answer 3

Mutual attraction is sometimes based on the degree of similarities between people
e.g. friends someone look similar
More similarities = stronger friendship

Question 4

Reciprocity

Answer 4

Someone gives you good feelings, you will reciprocate that back

Question 5

Conflict in relationships

Answer 5

Interpersonal conflict refers to tension between individuals
living close to some will result in some conflict
- arise due to: misunderstanding, poor communication, limited resources

Question 6

Conflict resolution

Answer 6

Bargaining and counter bargaining until a solution is reached

I statements, the use of I statements