Beginning and Ending Relationships

Question 1

3 factors of the attraction theory

Answer 1

Attractiveness
Proximity
Similarity

Question 2

reinforcement theory

Answer 2

we want to be with those who reward us

Question 3

social exchange theory formula

Answer 3

rewards - costs = profit

Question 4

equity theory

Answer 4

pros and cons of both parties (if both parties are not getting the same amount of rewards in the relationship, then you will get out)

Question 5

3 steps to the first encounter

Answer 5

Examine qualifiers

Determine clearance (wondering if they want to be approached)

Communicate Contact

Question 6

5 disengagement strategies

Answer 6

Positive emotion (let’s be friends)

Negative identity management (blame the other person for the breakup)

Justification (give logical reasons for the breakup)

Behavior de-escalation (reduce the intensity)

De-escalation (reduce the exclusivity and the intensity of the relationship)

Question 7

4 ways you can tell someone is going to leave you

Answer 7

Withdrawal

A decline in self-disclosure

Deception

Evaluative behaviors (stop being nice to the other person)