TEST 3 Flashcards
Need to belong
theory says that each of us is born with a drive to seek, form, maintain, and protect strong social relationship
Social relationship
brings emotional, material, and health reward
What is Attraction theory?
explain why we are attracted to each other
In what way can attraction be?
Attraction can be in the form of similarity, complimentarily, and proximity
Roles of culture
in how we define appearance
Uncertainty Reduction theory
liking someone the more you get to know them
Social exchange theory
theory suggesting that people seek to maintain relationship in which their benefits outweigh their costs (neighbor relationship)
Equity theory
benefit = cost
Relational maintenacy theory
theory how to maintain relationship
convergence
friends are all welcome in a couple’s circle (you know your friends friends, and families- strong relationship)
Relational maintainan behaviors
positivity (acting friendly), assurance (of course I help u), openness, social network, task oriented (fair share of work)
Self disclosure
must be intentional and truthful, varies in depth and breadth, varies among relationship, usually reciprocal, (ömsesidig) and is influence by culture and gender roles
Romantic relationship is what?
Voluntary
Communication Privacy Management theory
explain how couple manages tension (spänning)
Genetic tie
related by blood
