Term
| According to Schutz, why Do We Form Relationships? |
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Definition
1. inclusion
2. affection
3. control |
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Term
| According to Devito, why do we form relationships? |
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Definition
1. To lesson Loneliness
2. To Secure Stimulation
3. To gain self knowledge/self-esteem
4. To maximize pleasure/minimize pain |
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Term
| What are the Characteristics of Relational Development? |
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Definition
1. Variability
2. Duration
3. Variability
4. Duration
5. Frequency
6. Meshing
7. Support
8. Proximity
9. Dynamic/Dialectical Tensions
3. Frequency |
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Term
| What are the stages of relationship development according to DeVito? |
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Definition
1.Contact
2.Involvement
3.----
4.----
5. Intimacy
6. Deterioration
7. Repair
8. Dissolution |
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Term
| What are the stages of relationship development according to Knapp? |
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Definition
1. Initiating
2. Experimenting
3. Intensifying
4. Integrating
5. Bonding |
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Term
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Definition
We might or might not follow them sequentially
Length of time in each stages may vary
Might not go through all stages |
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Term
| What is the uncertainty reduction theory (Berger and Calabrese, 1975) |
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Definition
Premise: the more we know, the more we like, the more intimacy we have toward the “other.”
Predicts that higher uncertainty deters intimacy and liking.
Low uncertainty creates intimacy and increases liking (positive affect). |
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Term
| Social Penetration Theory |
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Definition
Premise: Relationships’ intimacy level depends on increased depth and breadth of communication, topics, self-disclosure
Depenetration: As a realtionship moves away from intimacy, relationship depth and breadth decrease (Reversal Hypothesis) |
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Term
| What is depenetration, and what theory does it fall under? |
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Definition
| (Under social penetration theory) As a realtionship moves away from intimacy, relationship depth and breadth decrease (Reversal Hypothesis) This is the closest we can get to UNCOMMUNICATION |
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Term
| Relationship Dialectics Theory |
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Definition
Premise: there are opposing forces (dialectical tensions) within relationships…
Intimacy and Autonomy
Novelty and Predictability
Openess and Closedness |
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Term
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Definition
Focuses on our tendency (to move) toward another person due to:
Physical Appearance
Proximity
Similarity (how similar they are to us)-Matching Hypothesis (compensatory factors) |
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Term
What term is considered one of the greatest predictors of initial interaction (arguably the greatest).
Allow us more opportunity to reduce
uncertainty (decrease anxiety). |
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Definition
proximity
Results of research studies have indicated that mere exposure to individuals seems to increase attraction when the initial interaction is favorable. For Example: |
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Term
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Definition
We are attracted to people who possess characteristics that we do not posses and actually ENVY.
Research supports symmetry, but
Complementarity in NEED (e.g. Schutz) |
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Term
| Attraction is based on LIKING |
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Definition
Affinity Seeking Strategies (Bell & Daly)
What do people do to get others to like them?
Based on what people think makes them attractive to others |
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Term
| what are Reinforcement Theories and what are some examples? |
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Definition
Based on Reward and Punishment.
Premise: We develop relationships with those who reward us and avoid or end relationship that do not reward (punish) us.
Rewards/Punishment are relative to the individual
examples: Social Exchange Theory- Premise: We seek relationships which will maximize profits (rewards) and minimize costs (punishment).
Rewards - Costs = Profits
We want our profits to OUTWEIGH (exceed) our costs in relationships
Equity Theory- Premise: We seek a BALANCE of rewards and costs
Dissatisfaction occurs if either party gets more out of or puts more into the relationship than we do..The more we contribute, the more we expect.
For U.S. relationships, equity is highly correlated with satisfaction and endurance
Not so for European couples |
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Term
| Social Penetration Theory has to do with what 2 key words? |
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Definition
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Term
| What are some relationship development theories? |
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Definition
uncertainty reduction
social penetration |
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Term
| In relation to the reciprocal nature of self disclosure, what are factors that influence whether we choose to self disclose or not? |
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Definition
1. audience size
2. Topic
3. Valence (positive or negative info)
4. Gender
5. Risks and Trust |
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