COM110 Lesson 9 Key Terms

Question 1

An interpersonal relationship between two persons that is mutually productive, established and maintained through perceived mutual free choice, and characterized by mutual positive regard.

Answer 1

Friendship

Question 2

A selfless, compassionate love.

Answer 2

Agape

Question 3

A stage in some relationships that involves recognizing problems and engaging in productive conflict resolution.

Answer 3

Interpersonal repair

Question 4

A relationship in which an experienced individual helps train someone who is less experienced; for example, an accomplished teacher might mentor a younger teacher who is newly arrived or has never taught before.

Answer 4

Mentoring

Question 5

Connecting with people who can help you accomplish a goal or help you find information related to your goal; for example, to help with your search for a job.

Answer 5

Networking

Question 6

A group of people who consider themselves related and connected to one another.

Answer 6

Family

Question 7

A stage in some relationship that involves separation followed by social or public separation.

Answer 7

Dissolution

Question 8

A type of friendship based on loyalty, self-sacrifice, and equality.

Answer 8

Reciprocity

Question 9

One of the qualities defining interpersonal relationships.

Answer 9

Personally established rules

Question 10

A theory that describes relationships as defined by a series of competing opposite desires or motivations, such as the desires for autonomy and belonging, for novelty and predictability, and for closeness and openness.

Answer 10

Relational dialectics theory

Question 11

Relationship stages

Answer 11

The six stages of relationships include contact, involvement, intimacy, repair, deterioration, and dissolution.

Question 12

Formulate messages that are appropriate to the stage of the relationship. Also, listen to messages from relationship partners that may reveal differences in perceptions about your relationships.

Answer 12

Relationship messages