PSY1001 WEEK 10

Question 1

outline social penetration theory

Answer 1

development, superficial to intimate and dissolution, via SD

Question 2

define social penetration

Answer 2

process by which one peels back layers of personal info (from superficial to intimate, personal, core)

Question 3

what is norm of reciprocity (SD)

Answer 3

SD at specific level, matched by partner

Question 4

define depenetration

Answer 4

emotional withdrawal from relationship through reduction in quantity and intimacy of info SD

Question 5

name 4 stages of social penetration

Answer 5

orientation, exploratory affective exchange, affective exchange, stable exchange

Question 6

outline the orientation stage of social penetration

Answer 6

superficial info, cautious, careful, share public self, avoid conflict, socially desirable

Question 7

explain the exploratory affective exchange stage of social penetration

Answer 7

less cautious, still public self, greater breadth of topic

Question 8

explain the affective exchange stage of social penetration

Answer 8

some intimate info, level of comfort, initiation of conflict, sarcasm, nicknames

Question 9

explain the stable exchange stage of social penetration

Answer 9

openness, breadth, depth, honesty, high spontaneity

Question 10

link social penetration theory to social exchange theory

Answer 10

economic framework of reward/cost/transfer. greater reward-cost ratio means more rapid penetration so quicker escalation and more positive SD experience

Question 11

state limitations of social penetration theory

Answer 11

individual difference (introvert, culture)
not linear ( if comfortable, SD more)
ignores other factor apart from SD
limited in scope (co-worker)
doesn’t describe established relationship

Question 12

explain link of social media and social penetration

Answer 12

more visible, accessible SD but superficial (imposition on time/resource however allow better behavioural prediction)

Question 13

define evolutionary account of gender relationships

Answer 13

arise from differences between men and women in benefits obtained by friendships with those with particular traits

Question 14

define cultural accounts for gender relationships

Answer 14

social role theory - gender role produced, reinforced via social interactions

Question 15

outline men’s same gender friendships

Answer 15

greater value for agentic characterstic (means to an end- athletic, rich)
higher risk of low-quality (low expectation, less close relationships)
increased homophobia

Question 16

outline womens same gender friendships

Answer 16

communion and SD (more intimacy, effort, expectation)
more likely of disappointment
increased risks of co-rumination (discuss problems, constantly dwell, association of depression and anxiety)

Question 17

state the commonalities in same gender friendships

Answer 17

symmetrical reciprocity (similar level of loyalty, mutual regard, trust, reciprocal exchanged)
inclusion, mutual activity
geographic proximity
similarities

Question 18

evaluate same-gender friendship

Answer 18

evidence support (meta-analyses)
culturally specific (homophobia, corumination, male vulnerabiltiy)
no account of non-binary

Question 19

explain John Lee colours of love

Answer 19

combining primary colours (love types) create secondary colours (love types)

Question 20

what is Sternberg triangular theory of love

Answer 20

combining 3 main factors produces 7 types of love
passion
intimacy
committment

Question 21

outline 3 factor theory of passionate love

Answer 21

meeting suitable potential partner
attributing physical arousal to partner
understanding and accepting love

Question 22

define companionate love

Answer 22

based on friendly affection and deep attachment due to extensive familiarities, replacing passion, enduring

Question 23

outline social exchange theory (relationship satisfaction)

Answer 23

balance between giving and receiving, take part in relationships with reward outweighing cost, compare to alternative

Question 24

outline equity theory (relationship satisfaction)

Answer 24

equality leads to higher satisfaction, perception of advantage, those perceiving underbenefitting experience higher level of anger, frustration. over benefitting feel guilt, equal level feel happiness and satisfaction

Question 25

outline how interpretation of attribution can contribute to relationship satisfaction

Answer 25

a happy relationship blame problem on self and give partner credit for solutions. unhappy blame partner, see their problematic behaviour as affecting other parts of relationship

Question 26

outline research into the impact of social comparison on relationship satisfaction

Answer 26

cross-sectional survey found those with high rel sat perceived own relationships better than other

Question 27

outline the role of social networks in relationship satisfaction

Answer 27

sharing social networks increase marital satisfactions

Question 28

how can secure attachments influence relationship satisfaction

Answer 28

lasting relationships, experience companionate love, preferred as partners

Question 29

how can anxious attachments influence relationship satisfaction

Answer 29

perceived higher relationship conflict, less optomism for future

Question 30

explain Rusbult investment model

Answer 30

commitment to relationship predicted by high sat in current relationship, investments size, alternative quality
mimic those we unconsciously think attractive

Question 31

with Rusbults investment model, how do those in happy and committed relationships behave

Answer 31

engage in rel protecting behaviours such as devaluing attractive individuals and less goal directed mimicry

Question 32

name 4 stages of Ducks model of relationship breakdown

Answer 32

intrapsychic, dyadic, social, grave dressing

Question 33

outline intrapsychic phase of Ducks relationships dissolution model

Answer 33

partner thinks in detail about relationship problem source, conduct internal cost-benefit analysis

Question 34

outline dyadic phase of Ducks relationships dissolution model

Answer 34

decision made about something needs to be done, negotiate, reconciliate, argue

Question 35

explain the social phase of Ducks relationships dissolution model

Answer 35

when accepted relationship is ending, both partners turn to friends for support

Question 36

explain the grave dressing phase of Ducks relationships dissolution model

Answer 36

division of property, access to children

Question 37

how may someone with avoidant attachment style move on from relationships breakdown

Answer 37

increased anger, sad

Question 38

for those who’s partner initiated breakup, how do they move on

Answer 38

increased depression, anxiety, distress, takes longer