Chapter 4 Flashcards
Four characteristics of intimate relationships
Behavioral interdependence
Need fulfillment
Emotional attachment
Emotional availability
Behavioral interdependence
The mutual impact that people have on each other as their lives intertwine.
What one person does influences what the other person wants to do and can do.
Need fulfillment
Through relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for intimacy, social integration, nurturance, assistance, and affirmation.
Someone with whom we can share our feelings freely
Intimacy
Someone with whom we can share worries and concerns
Social integration
Someone we can take care of and who will take care of us
Nurturance
Someone to help us in times of need
Assistance
Someone who will reassure us of our own worth and tell us that we matter
Affirmation
Emotional availability
The ability to give to and receive emotionally from others without fear of being hurt or rejected
Three aspects of strong communication
Sharing info through self-disclosure, becoming a better listener, and understanding nonverbal communication
Sharing personal information with others
Self-disclosure
This happens when we are most interested in explaining our own point of view than in understanding someone else’s
Competitive listening
Occurs when we are listening, but not providing either verbal or nonverbal feedback to the speaker. The speaker may feel unsure if the message is being received
Passive listening
When we not only hear the words, but we try to understand what is really being said. The listener confirms understanding by restating or paraphrasing the speakers message before responding. We show genuine interest in what the other person is thinking and feeling
Active listening
All unwritten and unspoken messages, both intentional and unintentional
Nonverbal communication
