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Exam 2 Flashcards

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what are the 4 predictors of divorce (the 4 horsemen)

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  1. criticism
  2. defensiveness
  3. contempt
  4. withdrawal
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name 3 types of attraction

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  1. task - desire to complete task w/ some1
  2. physical - appearance/demeanor
  3. social - want to hang out w/ some1
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Explain the interdependency theory of rewards, costs, and comparison levels

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  1. rewards - gratifying experiences
  2. costs - undesirable experience
  3. comparison - describes the value of the outcomes we THINK we deserve

OUTCOME = REWARDS - COSTS
OUTCOMES - CL = HAPPY/NOT HAPPY

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what are 6 different attitudes people have about love ?

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1`. eros: romantic

  1. ludus: gameplay
  2. storge : friendship
  3. pragma: logical
  4. mania: possessive/dependent
  5. agape: all giving/selfless
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Explain the stages of Social Penetration

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  1. Orientation: first interaction. know w/out risk
  2. Exploratory: move beyond casual. test waters
  3. Affective: frequent self-disclosure, tell inner thoughts
  4. Stable: intimate details of self-disclose
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Explain Guttman’s Progression of Social Penetration

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these stages are cumulative

  1. breadth and depth: can be intimate/superficial
  2. norm of reciprocity: self-disclose back and forth
  3. self disclosure is risky: advanced, SD no longer risky
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Explain 2 forms of uncertainty

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  1. cognitive: uncertain about what they’re thinking

2. behavioral: uncertain bout what they’re going to do, why they did it

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What are 8 characteristics of self-disclosure

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  1. breadth
  2. depth
  3. usually dyadic
  4. reciprocal
  5. occurs over time
  6. relatively rare (not occur often)
  7. usually performed in context of possible relationship (ppl we trust and feel accepted)
  8. evaluative/ descriptive: feelings, judgments, reporting facts. (“I hate ham”, “I’m an alcoholic”)
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What are the 3 functions of self-disclosure

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  1. catharsis: get it off your chest
  2. clarification: learn more info
  3. self-awareness: learn more bout ourselves & what we are ok w/ self-disclosing
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In the Johari Window Model, what does it mean to be “open”

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Open when fact is known to self and known to others

  • varies from person to person
  • reveal=more open
  • matter of choice
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In the Johari Window Model, what does it mean to be “blind”

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Blind when fact is unknown to self but known to others

  • other ppl know, we’re not aware
  • unaware of impact
  • ie. interrupting ppl, but don’t realize you’re doing it, causes reactions
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In the Johari Window Model, what does it mean to be “hidden”

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Hidden when fact is known to self but unknown to others

-we know but not revealing

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In the Johari Window Model, what does it mean to be “unknown”

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Unknown when fact is unknown to self and unknown to others

-info will eventually become known

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Know the Valence/Content Model and the Attributional Analysis of Self-Disclosure

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  • explanations for why we received disclosure from someone.
  • impacts disclosure reciprocity & eval of that person
  • content: what/whom disclosure is attributed
  • valence: either positive, negative, or neutral
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what are 4 reasons for relational dissolution

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  1. conscious choice
  2. atrophy: ppl grow apart
  3. separation: proximity
  4. death
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What are some direct ways to break up

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  1. direct dump: statement, accept w/ no refusal
  2. dating other people
  3. justification: explain why its over. save face of other
  4. relationship talk trick:”need to talk”, attempt conclusion = decide its over
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what are some indirect ways to break up

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  1. avoidance : proximity, more distressing, decrease contact
  2. relational ruses: tricking into breaking up w/ YOU
  3. withdrawal of supportiveness
  4. pseudo de-escalation: hinting need time apart, rarely work
  5. cost escalation: make cost so high they no longer want to date
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name all the tactics for breaking up

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  1. direct/indirect
  2. unilateral-bilateral: one person/both want to end
  3. self-other orientation: concern bout self/other person. if self–>manipulative to get away. if other oriented –> let down gently, concerned w/ feelings
19
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Name 3 theories on Marital Selection

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  1. Winches Complimentary Needs
  2. Instrumental Theory
  3. Stimulus - Value - Role Theory
20
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Explain Winches Complimentary Needs

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  • similarities is why we pick someone
  • also pick based on complimentary needs
  • -> I like to eat, find someone who likes to cook
21
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Explain Instrumental Theory

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  • want to be pair w/ someone who brings more rewards & less costs
  • drawn to those similar to us
22
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Explain Stimulus Value Role Theory (SVR)

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  • free choice situation
  • attracted based on assets/liabilities
  • stimulus is first impression
  • -> physical
  • ->status
  • ->career
  • value is comparison stage
  • ->must have equal amt of stimuli variables
  • -> then begins to bring internal needs/desires
  • -> lots of verbal interaction

role, establishment stage

  • -> fairly good relationship
  • -> decision to function together in various roles
  • -> compatibility
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What are the couple type in Marriages

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  1. traditional
  2. independent
  3. separate
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explain a traditional marriage and its communication behaviors

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  • regular schedule
  • women take man name
  • engage in conflict when matter
  • fewer disagreements
  • lots of self disclose w/ each other, not others
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explain a independent marriage and its communication behaviors

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  • high companionship, good sharing
  • quality different from traditional
  • psychologically close, not physically
  • hard maintain consistent schedule
  • nonconventional values
  • some assertiveness but more willing to engage in conflict.
  • lots of “one-up” communication
  • avpid discussing significant issues
  • negative disagreements
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explain a separate marriage and its communication behaviors

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  • low companionship
  • don’t share much
  • individuality important
  • avoid open conflict
  • talk less
  • look for external reasons when conflict occurs to explain it (outside sources)

Relational Comm 417A (8 decks)

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