communications in realtionships

Question 1

factors that drive human attraction

Answer 1

liking, reciprocity, similarity, proximity, attractivness

Question 2

staircase model stages of relationship

Answer 2

going up
initiating, experimenting, intensifying, integrating, bonding
going down
differentiating, circumscribing, stagnating, avoiding, terminating

Question 3

marital styles

Answer 3

traditionals- interdependent use of time and space, moderate conflict on big issues
independent- less conventional style, more conflict, time spent separately
separates- traditional attitude, independent, low conflict high negativity

Question 4

relational maintenance 5:1

Answer 4

5 positive reactions to every 1 negative reaction

Question 5

terminating relationships

Answer 5

negative identity management- intentional sabotage
de-escalation- lets just be friends
justification- rationalizing the end
positive tone- you deserve better
behavioral de-escalation- avoiding

Question 6

terminating friendships

Answer 6

withdrawal/avoidance
openness
machiaviallian tactics- involving others in the end

Question 7

alternative approach to marriage

Answer 7

43% said they could beta test their marriage for 2 years

Question 8

social information processing theory

Answer 8

lack of nonverbal cues changes online interaction, bonds may take longer to form
hyperpersonalization- people may disclose MORE to ffset the distance of the internet