test 2 Flashcards
expresses the basic content of the message
verbal communication
reflects more of the relationship part of the message
comprises the bulk of our communication
improve ability to interpret with age
is expressed in various cultural forms
can be less threatening
nonverbal communication
what are the primary concern with nonverbal communication
precision of message
and interpretation
nonverbal communication has three important functions in marriage
- conveying interpretation attitudes
- expressing emotions
- handling the ongoing interaction
what are the functions of nonverbal communication
conveying interpersonal attitudes
expressing emotions
handling the ongoing interaction
where we sit or stand in relation to another person can denote intimacy or comfort with that person
- intimate zone
- personal space
proximity
may be the best understood as part of a broader category of information and emotions conveyed and communicated with one’s face
eye contact and facial expressions
the most basic of all senses
touch
report
men
rapport
women
in communication women tend to
- send clearer messages
- give more positive or negative messages
- set the emotional tone of an argument
- use emotional appeals more than husbands
_________are #1 issues in all romantic relationships
communication
the revelation of our own deeply personal information
a strong positive correlation related to relationship satisfaction
self disclosure
researchers found that during the first year of marriage regardless of positive or negative messages being said couples still reported a higher relationship satisfaction
honeymoon effect
characteristics of couples in satisfying relationships
- willingness to accept conflict but to engage in conflict in nondestructive ways
- less frequent conflict and less time spent in conflict
- the ability to disclose or reveal private thoughts and feelings especially positive ones to a partner
- expression by both partners of equal levels of affection
- more time spent talking discussing
a pattern in which one person makes an effort to engage the other person in a discussion of some issue of importance
demand-withdraw communication
is the ability or potential to influence a person or group and to get people do what you want them to do
power
economic and personal assets that make up the source of one partner’s control over the other
power bases
interactional techniques or methods used to try to gain control
power processes
in the end who has the final say or more control in decision making
power outcomes
explains power in terms of the individuals involvement and needs in the relationship
relative love and need theory
the partner with the least interest in continuing a relationship enjoys the most power in it
principle of least interest
the partner with the sole or larger source of the financial resources on which the couple depends has the most power
resource theory of power
revolve around carrying out marital roles and the functions of marriage and the family such as providing companionship working and rearing children
basic conflicts
