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| Interacting with Symbols on all levels from self-global |
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| Who developed the Symbolic Interactionism Theory? |
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| What are the four concepts of symbolic interactionism? |
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| Mind, Self, I and Me, Role Taking |
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| Define the Mind in Symbolic Interactionism |
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| "Think Tank" The ability to use symbols that have common social meanings |
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| What is the self like in Symbolic Interactionism? (hint: we learned these terms) |
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| Looking Glass Self, Mental Yard Sticks |
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| What are the I and Me in Symbolic Interactionism? |
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| The Devil and Angel. Spontaneous v. Realistic. Rule breaking v. Morals |
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| What question does Role Taking ask in Symbolic Interactionism? |
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| What are the two different ways to Take on Roles in Symbolic Interactionism? |
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| Particular Others v. Generalized Others |
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| What's an example of Particular Others in Role Taking? |
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| What's an example of Generalized Others in Role Taking? |
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| Whovians, Lovlies, Students, Women, Etc. |
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| Who developed the Dramatism theory? |
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| What are the two Central Concepts of Dramatism? |
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| Define Consubstantiality in terms of Identification of Dramatism (hint: think circles on the board) |
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| When frames of reference collide and we understand others |
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| What is Guilt to us in terms of Dramatism? |
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| What are 3 ways symbolic abilities bring Guilt in terms of Dramatism? |
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| Hierarchy, Perfection, The Negative |
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| How does Hierarchy bring Guilt in our lives? |
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| If not moving fast enough on pyramid, we feel bad |
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| How does Perfection bring Guilt in our lives? |
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| Try to reach impossible standard |
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| How does The Negative bring Guilt in our lives? |
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| We break rules, lie, cheat, etc. and feel bad |
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| What are the two methods to getting rid of guilt in our lives? |
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| Mortification and Victimage |
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| How does one get rid of Guilt by Mortification? (hint: DonJon) |
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| Taking the blame, asking for forgiveness |
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| How does one get rid of Guilt with Victimage? |
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| Don't the blame. "I'm only human" |
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| How is Scapegoating an example of Victimage? |
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| Blame a sacrificial vessel, not oneself. "My car did x" "My parents won't let me" |
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| What is the Dramatistic Pentad? |
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| What are the 5 parts to the Dramatisitc Pentad? |
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| Act, Scene, Agent, Agency, Purpose |
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| What are the Act, Scene, Agent, Agency, and Purpose in the Dramatistic Pentad? |
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| What is done by the person, where it happens, individual, means they're using to accomplish it, goal of the act |
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| What is Narrative Theory? |
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| Communication is mostly done through storytelling |
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| What are the two concepts to Narrative Theory? |
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| Narrative Paradigm and Good Reasons |
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| What is the Narrative Paradigm in terms of Narrative Theory? |
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| What is the Good Reasons definition in terms of Narrative Theory? |
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| What are the two ways to Judge the quality of a story? |
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| What is Coherence and Fidelity in terms of Judging a story in the Narrative Theory? |
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| Is it understandable (told right)? Is it truthful/holds water/believable? |
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| What is the Rules Theory/CMM/Coordinated Management of Meaning? |
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| Humans Construct meaning behind symbols |
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| Who developed CMM Theory? |
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| What are the three concepts of CMM? |
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| Hierarchy of Meanings, Rules, Logical Force |
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| What is Hierarchy of Meanings in terms of CMM? (hint: pyramid structure) |
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| Interprets meanings and underlying understanding internally |
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| What are the six levels of Meaning in CMM? |
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| Content, Speech Act, Episode, Relationship, Autobiographics, Cultural Patterns |
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| What does Content, Speech Act, Episode, Relationship, Autobiographics, Cultural Patterns define in terms of CMM? |
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| Actual words, how it's said, situation, relationship with person, how one sees oneself, culturally acceptable |
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| What do Rules define in terms of CMM? |
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| Rules connect layers together |
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| What are the two kinds of rules in CMM? |
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| Constitutive Rules and Regulative Rules |
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| What are the differences between Constitutive Rules and Regulative Rules in the Coordinated Management of Meaning Theory? |
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| Constitution rules define what's okay v. when it's okay. Act v. Situation |
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| What is and define the third concept of the Coordinated Management of Meaning Theory? |
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| Logical Force the obligation we feel to act or follow certain rules. |
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| What are the four types of Logical Force (why we do something) in terms of CMM? |
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| Promises we've made, desired outcomes, situation demands, and feel impelled. |
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| Negative repetitive behavior that one can't get out of. |
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| Who developed the Constructivism theory? |
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| What are the three concepts of Constructivism? |
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| Cognitive Schemata, Cognitive Complexity, and Person-Centeredness |
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| What is Cognitive Schemata in terms of Constructivism? |
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| The broadest one/face value |
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| What are the four types of Cognitive Schemata in terms of Constructivism? |
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| Prototypes, Personal Constructs, Stereotypes, and Scripts |
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| What is Cognitive Complexity in terms of Constructivism? |
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| How it's elaborate interpretation & processes are |
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| What are the three types of Cognitive Complexity in terms of Constructivism? |
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| Differentiation, Abstraction, & Organization |
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| WHat is Person-Centerdness in terms of Constructivism? |
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| Try to understand others/not egotistical |
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| What is the Interactional Theory? |
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| Communication and Relationships are like system |
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| What is another name for the Interactional Theroy? |
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| Pragmatic Theory or General Systems Theory |
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| Who developed the Interactional Theory? |
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| What are the 4 Propsitions to Interactional Theory? |
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| All parts are interrelated, Systems Are Organized Wholes, The Whole is More Than the Sum of its parts, Systems strive for but never achieve equilibrium |
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| The extent to which the system is affected by outside factors |
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| What are the 2 Levels of Meaning in Interactional Theory? |
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| Content Meaning v. Relationship Meaning |
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| What is the difference between Content Meaning and Relationship Meaning? |
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| What's done/said vs. How it's done/said |
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| Communication about communication |
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| What are 3 factors in a relationship that is judged in the Levels of Communication? |
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| Who's in control, Relationship content, and respect |
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| What starts and stops fights in relationships |
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| What are the 3 Kinds of Power Relationships? |
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Symmetrical- Power is =
Complimentary- One is always taking power
Parallel- Depends on situation |
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| What is the Dialectal Theory? |
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| There are different tensions in relationships. |
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| Who developed the Dialectal Theory? |
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| What are the three root terms in the Dialectical Theory? |
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| Dialectics, Contradiction, Process |
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| What does Dialectics state in the Dialectical Theory? |
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| It's normal. We have contradiction impulses in us |
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| What does Contradiction state in the Dialectical Theory? |
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| What does Process state in the Dialectical Theory? |
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| Everything changes so it's okay! |
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| What are the 3 Relational Dialectics in Dialectical Theory? (hint: NOT root terms) |
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Contradictory impulses relationships experience).
Each has an internal tension within relationship
And external tension with relationship and outside force.) |
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| What is the Integration/Separation conflict in Dialectical Theory? |
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| Tension between wanting to be together or apart |
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| What is the Stability/Change conflict in Dialectical Theory? |
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| Tension between routine and liking new things |
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| What is the Expression/Privacy conflict in Dialectical Theory? |
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| What are 4 Responses with Dealing with Relational Dialectics? |
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| Selection, Separation, Neutralization, Reframing |
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| What is the Selection Response to Dealing with Relational Dialectics? |
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| Choose one side and stay there. |
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| What is the Separation Response to Dealing with Relational Dialectics? |
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| Depends. Little of both is most popular. |
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| What is the Neutralization Response to Dealing with Relational Dialectics? |
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| Do both, but never satisfied. |
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| What is the Reframing Response to Dealing with Relational Dialectics? |
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| Change something in your mind to make it okay. I.e. abuse |
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| What is Uncertainty Reduction Theory? |
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| Reduce uncertainty about someone by getting to know someone |
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| Uncertainty Reduction Theory is ___-based. |
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| Who developed the Uncertainty Reduction Theory? |
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| What are Theoretical Axioms? |
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Laws that are always true no matter what
They explain why we do what we do |
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| Why is the Uncertainty Reduction Theory criticized? |
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| Invalid! And doesn't hold true to Axiom 3 and 7. |
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| What does Axiom 3 State in the Uncertainty Reduction Theory? |
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| ^ Uncertainty ^Info seeking and both vv together |
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| What does Axiom 7 State in the Uncertainty Reduction Theory? |
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| Less you know, less you like |
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| What is the equation used for Social Exchange Theory? |
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| Outcomes = Rewards - Costs |
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| What is the 5 Basic Claims to Social Exchange Theory? |
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1 Individuals are rational actors who calculate rewards and costs
2 Individuals operate to maximize rewards, minimize costs, and optimize outcomes
3 Satisfaction with relationships is based on individuals' Comparison Levels
4 Relational stability (and dependence on relationships) is based on individuals' CL alts
5 Equity is preferable, both being over-benefited and being under-benefited are displeasing. |
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| What are Costs in Social Exchange Theory? |
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| The personal takes to having a relationship |
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| What are the Rewards in Social Exchange Theory? |
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| The gives to relationships |
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| What is the Comparison Level in Social Exchange Theory? (CL) |
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| It gauges your satisfaction in relationships. It's fairly stable |
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| What are Comparison Level of Alternatives in Social Exchange Theory? (CLalt) |
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| Other options that are available when in relationships. |
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| What is Equity/Non-Equity in Social Exchange Theory? |
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| How equal the relationship is balanced. |
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| What is the most important perceived Equity in relationships? |
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| Division of housework and caregiving |
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| What is the Critical Assessment of Social Exchange Theory? |
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| Good theory, we already knew about that. It's not about relationships and not testable |
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| What is Developmental Theory? |
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| How relationships develop (Layers! Ogres have Layers!) |
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| What are the two eras of Developmental Theorists? |
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| Social Penetration Theory & One Trajectory |
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| What does Social Penetration Theory define in terms of Developmental Theory? (hint: four layers) |
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| Outside layer, Middle layer, Interior layer, core |
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| What do the layers of Social Penetration Theory cover in terms of Developmental Theory? |
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Outside: Likes, Dislikes, etc
Middle: Politics, Religion, etc
Interior: Goals, Deep Fears, etc
Core: Never changes no matter what |
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| What is the Critical Assessment to Developmental Theory? |
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| Not supported by research, inappropriate for humans |
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| Who developed the Relationship Trajectories Theory in terms of Developmental Theory? |
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| What does the Relationship Trajectories Theory of Developmental Theory state? |
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| How our relationship views develop |
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| What's a Turning Point in Relationship Trajectories? |
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| Moments in a relationship where major events happen |
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