(Midterms) Interpersonal Relationships Flashcards
interactions that occur between two people
Interpersonal communication
T or F: interpersonal communication only occurs personally (face-to-face)
False; pwede rin through social media
The act of dealing with someone else
Interpersonal relationship
T or F: Interpersonal relationship satisfy our innate human needs to feel connected with others
True
People we know by name but not always interacting with
Acquaintance
People we voluntarily negotiate to have more personal feelings
Friends
People we have high degree of interdependence, commitment, disclosure, etc
Intimates
T or F: intimate relationships can be either platonic or romantic
True
Partners are not sexually attracted to each other
Platonic
Partners are sexually attracted to each other
Romantic
Placing confidence in another person that might involve risk
Trust
Acquaintance guidelines in order
- Initiate conversation
- Nake comments relevant
- Develop other-centered trust
- Engage in turn-taking
- Be polite
Friendship guidelines in order
- Initiation
- Responsiveness
- Self-disclosure
- Emotional support
- Conflict management
Being proactive about spending time together
Initiation
Asking questions, listening and responding properly
Responsiveness
Are based on the exchange of more personal information, opinions and feelings
Friendship
Providing comfort and support when needed
Emotional support
Intimacy guidelines
- Dependability
- responsiveness
- collaborative
- faithfulness
- transparency
- willingness
T or F: intimacy development does not vary on every culture
False; it varies
Doesn’t typically reach out to acquaintance until properly introduced
Collectivist culture
Countries that have collectivist culture on intimacy
- china
- taiwan
- japan
May share private info and personal feelings
Individualistic culture
countries that have individualist culture on intimacy
US
Describe the development of interpersonal relationship
Social penetration theory
When a relationship develop, the individuals undergo what
Self-disclosure
Known for its onion analogy
Social penetration theory
Like this, we open layer by layer
Onion
Conceptualized a model of self-disclosure
Irwin altman and dalmas tatlor
Range of diff subjects you discuss with your partner
Breadth