Relationships Flashcards
1
Q
10 steps of Knapp’s staircase
A
Initiating: includes phatic communication
Experimenting: self-disclosure (is reciprocal)
Intensifying: discover there is a “we”/ “us”
Integrating: others start to realize there is a relationship
Bonding: social, outward commitment that you are planning to be together
Differentiating: realize you have different likes and dislikes, thoughts and beliefs, etc.
Circumscribing: behaviors start to become different, not just your thoughts
Stagnating: nothing is happening in the relationship
Avoiding: avoid the other person because it’s just easier
Terminating: done with the relationship
