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| distinction between interpersonal relationship and close relationship |
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Definition
- Interpersonal Relationships involve: (friends, longstanding coworkers)
Some level of mutual influence beyond simple behavioral interdependence
Unique communication
Repeated interaction
-Close or Intimate Relationships include all the features of interpersonal relationships plus: (best friends, family, partner)
Emotional attachment
Need fulfillment
and sometimes irreplaceability, which characterizes our closest relationships |
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Definition
| -Clean cut or blended (just best friends vs best friends and roommates) |
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Term
| Characteristics of Relationships |
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Definition
Voluntary vs. involuntary
Romantic vs. platonic
Satisfying vs. dissatisfying
Long-term vs. short term
Traditional vs. nontraditional
Conflict avoiding vs. conflict engaging
Male vs. female (sex)
Masculine vs. feminine (gender) |
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Term
| 5 Principles of Interpersonal Communication |
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Definition
1.Interpersonal communication consists of nonverbal and verbal messages.
2.One cannot not communicate in interpersonal settings.
3.Every message contains both content and relational information.
4.Interpersonal communication can be effective or ineffective.
5.Interpersonal communication can be symmetrical or asymmetrical |
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Term
| 4 Principles of Relational Communication |
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Definition
1.Relationships emerge across ongoing interactions.
2.Relationships contextualize messages.
3.Relational types overlap with one another.
4.Relational definitions and communication episodes frame each other. |
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