Chapter 8 Flashcards

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Define Interpersonal Attraction

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the interest and appeal of other people in a platonic relationship. Also being physically and sexually attracted to someone

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What are the factors that influence a relationship?

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  • Appearance
  • Similarity
  • complimentary
  • Rewards
  • Competence
  • Disclosure
  • Proximity
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Define appearance as an influence of a relationship

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physical appearance is the first thing we notice about someone.

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Define similarity as an influence in a relationship

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People are more attracted to people who are similar to them.

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Define complimentary as an influence in a relationship

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Differences in a relationship can strengthen it when the characteristics satisfy the other’s needs

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Define rewards as an influence in a relationship

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we are more attracted to relationships that we gain things from

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Social Exchange theory

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Theory that suggests we seek out people who can give us rewards that are greater or equal in cost.

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8
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Define the comparison level

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the minimum standard of what behaviour is acceptable from a relationship partner

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Define the comparison level of alternatives

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The standard is a comparison between the rewards being received and those that can be expected to receive in others.

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Define competence as an influence in a relationship.

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we like to be around talented people that are also accompanied by some flaws

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Define proximity as an influence in a relationship

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It is easier to develop relationships with people we interact with frequently.

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Define Disclosure as an influence in a relationship

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telling others important information about yourself builds a liking both in person and through mediated communication. Forms trust and respect.

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what are the forms of intimacy?

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  • Emotional
  • physical
  • intellectual
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Define Emotional Intimacy

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Sharing important information and feelings. Sharing positive emotions supports relationship building because it promotes trust

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Define Physical intimacy

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Physical touch can be comforting and forms a stronger bond.

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Define Intellectual Intimacy

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The exchange of important details

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17
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What are Knapp’s 10 stages on intimacy

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  1. Initiating
  2. Experimenting
  3. Intensifying
  4. Integrating
  5. Bonding
  6. Differentiating
  7. Circumscribing
  8. Stagnating
  9. Avoiding
  10. Terminating
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Define the Initiating stage

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Making the first contact with someone. The conversation is brief. We are trying to decide if we want a relationship with this person.

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Define the Experimenting stage

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Figuring out what you both like and more personal details about each other

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Define the intensifying stage

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Interactions increase and depth of disclosure increases

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Define the integrating Stage

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Taking on an identity as a social unit

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Define the bonding Stage

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partners make symbolic public gestures to show the world that their relationship exists and that a commitment has been made.

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Define the differentiating stage

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re-establishing who you are as an individual after establishing a committed relationship

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Define the circumscribing stage

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Contact with each other becomes seldom and shared interests shrink.

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Define the stagnating stage
Now growth occurs in the relationship and boredom sets in,
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Define the Avoiding Stage
Creating distance between each other through avoidance
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Define the terminating stage
The relationship ends.
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Define content messages
the subject being discussed
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define relational messages
making statements about how the communicators feel about each other
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define metacommunication
messages that refer to other messages.
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define relational maintenance
communication that keeps relationships running smoothly and satisfactorily
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what are the 5 common strategies of relational maintenance?
1. openness 2. assurance 3. joint activities 4. positivity 5. social networks
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Define openness as relational maintenance
disclosing information, being empathetic, talking about the relationship and listening to each other.
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Define assurance as relational maintenance
Letting the other person known (verbally and nonverbally) that the relationship is important, comforting each other, and being supportive.
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Define joint activities as relational maintenance
spending time with each other
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Define positivity as relational maintenance
trying to make interactions pleasant and cheerful, showing affection and avoiding criticism.
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Define social networks as relational maintenance
being invested in each other's friends and family.
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What are the different social support types?
- emotional support - information support - instrumental support
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Define emotional support
Listening with empathy, focusing on the speaker's emotions and feelings.
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Define informative support
Giving advice to the person. This should be at the request of the person.
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Define instrumental support
Doing a task as a favour to someone to show that you care. This task should not in any way be for personal gain or out of pity.
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Define relaional Trangressions
When one relationship partner violates the explicit or implicit terms of the relationship, thereby letting the other one down.
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What are the types of relational transgressions
- Lack of commitment - Distance - Disrespect - Problematic emotions - Aggression
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What relational transgressions are minor? Which ones are large
Small amounts of distance and jealousy are okay, but in large doses can be fatal