chapter 7: social penetration theory Flashcards
social penetration theory (svt)
a theory that defines the process of relationship development as moving from superficial to deeper, more intimate communication
social penetration
process of bonding that moves a relationship from superficial to more intimate
trajectory
pathway to closeness
depenetrate
slow deterioration of relationship
transgression
a violation of relational rules, practices, and expectations
self disclosure
personal messages about the self disclosed to another
stranger-on-the-train
the event that occurs when strangers reveal personal information to others in public places
breadth
the number of topics discussed in a relationship
breadth time
amount of time spent by relational partners discussing various topics
depth
degree of intimacy guiding topic discussion
reciprocity
the return of openness from one person to another
reward-cost ratio
balance between positive and negative relationship experiences
public image
outer layer of a person; what is available to others
orientation stage
stage of social penetration that includes revealing small parts of ourselves
exploratory affective exchange stage
stage of social penetration that results in the emergence of our personality to others
