Chapter Four

Question 1

Partner Uncertainty

Answer 1

Partner Uncertainty: you are uncertain about your partner’s feelings and intentions, including if the partner reciprocates their feelings

Question 2

Uncertainty Management Theory

Answer 2

Uncertainty management theory- uncertainty is neither positive nor negative but something that is managed. However, we generally dislike uncertainty and are motivated to reduce it

Question 3

Predicted Value Outcome Theory

Answer 3

Predicted Outcome value theory- people only seek to reduce uncertainty about someone if they see that person as rewarding

Question 4

Theory of Motivated Information Management

Answer 4

Theory of Motivated Information Management– People are only motivated to manage their uncertainty levels when they perceive a discrepancy between the levels of uncertainty they have about an important issue and the level of uncertainty they want

Question 5

Relational Turbulence Theory

Answer 5

Relational Turbulence theory- cognition, emotion, and communication impact one another to shape experiences of relationship as either chaotic or smooth