Chapter One

Question 1

The different types of relationships

Answer 1

General types of relationships:
Role relationships (behavioral interdependence; functional, casual and often temporary)
Interpersonal relationships (mutual influence, unique interaction patterns)
Close relationships (emotional attachment; need fulfillment; irreplaceability)

Question 2

What is a relationship

Answer 2

Ongoing interactions between people that result in interpersonal, affective, and behavioral connections

Question 3

Interpersonal communication

Answer 3

describes the process whereby people exchange messages in different types of relationships.
Interpersonal communication consists of a variety of nonverbal and verbal messages that can be exchanged through various channels, including face-to-face and computer-mediated channels.