Ch 2 interpersonal comm

Question 1

Uncertain reduction theory

Answer 1

When people meet they seek to reduce uncertainty about each other

Question 2

Entry phase

Answer 2

Uncertainty is high so is the desire to find out more about them

Question 3

Exit phase

Answer 3

Future of the relationship is decided

Question 4

Social info processing theory

Answer 4

Focuses on online interactions that lead to forming relationships . Electronic mediated comm grow only to the extent that people first gain info about each other and use it to form impressions

Question 5

2 feature of electronic mediated comm

Answer 5

Verbal cues - content of electronic messages

Extended time- much slower comm , not weaker then other relationships

Question 6

Social exchange theory

Answer 6

Seeking relationships that benefit them while avoiding ones that don’t

Question 7

Fundamental interpersonal relations orientation theory

Answer 7

Provides insight into our motivation to comm. consists of three needs: affection , inclusion, and control

Question 8

Affection

Answer 8

Need to feel likeable or lovable

Question 9

Affection (personal)

Answer 9

Adequacy fulfilled affect

Question 10

Affection ( under personal)

Answer 10

Unable to receive affection adequately

Question 11

Affection ( overpersonal)

Answer 11

Desperate looking for affection everywhere

Question 12

Inclusion

Answer 12

Need to feel significant and worthwhile

Question 13

Inclusion( social people )

Answer 13

Satisfied their need for inclusion

Question 14

Inclusion ( oversocial)

Answer 14

Cannot stop themselves from getting involved and communicating w others

Question 15

Inclusion( under social)

Answer 15

Do not like being around others. Comm is threatening

Question 16

Control

Answer 16

Derived from responsibility and leadership

Question 17

Control( abdicrat)

Answer 17

Submissive to others. Little to no self confidence . Not a risk taker . She’s themselves as useless

Question 18

Control( autocrat)

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Don’t have enough control . Always making decisions or voice strong decisions . Need for power . Shows little respect

Question 19

Control ( democrat)

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Control needs are satisfied . Comfortable as leader or follower . Open minded , accepts suggestions for good of the group

Question 20

Other reasons we form relationships

Answer 20

• avoid and lessen loneliness
• learn more about ourselves
• share life w others

Question 21

Getting to know others and ourselves

Answer 21

We evaluate others in positive and negative terms , and evaluate ourself in return

Question 22

Learning about others through face to face relationships

Answer 22

Encounters several times- comfort ensues to make small talk

Question 23

Small talk

Answer 23

Casual convo, impersonal and superficial. Hellos, weather, sport, trivia, news events. Avenue for getting to know one another . Prevalent in interpersonal comm

Question 24

Connecting w others via online

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Limited due to lack of proximity . More time online= more likely to form relationships online

Question 25

Advantages to online relationships

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- remaining anonymous | - personality/ inner qualities are shaped through words only

Question 26

Disadvantages to online relationship

Answer 26

Appearance voice touch is lost . Doesn't fill interpersonal needs

Question 27

Self disclosure in relationships

Answer 27

More sincere honest and open interactions , the stronger and more lasting the relationship is likely to be . Type of interaction which self disclosure changes as relationship becomes closer

Question 28

Self disclosure

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Voluntary sharing info about the self that another person isn't likely to know

Question 29

Self disclosure process

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Moves back and forth from self identity , to very personal info about private life. Always tension between the need for privacy and the need for intimacy - more personal disclosure

Question 30

Johari window

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4 types of info available and hidden from each other . Info shapes the overall info. 1)Open area2) blind area3) hidden area 4) unknown area

Question 31

1) Open area

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Known to self and others. Available through observation and willingness

Question 32

2)Blind area

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Includes info that others perceive about us but we do not recognize or acknowledge about ourselves .

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3) hidden area

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Personal info we choose not to disclose . As a relationship grows , open area becomes bigger , hidden area shrinks but is never eliminated completely

Question 34

4) unknown area

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Certain info not known to others or ourselves. We may submerge or repress certain info into our subconscious . Info that hasn't submerged

Question 35

How to be mo open

Answer 35

More you communicate and encourage feedback

Question 36

Social penetration model

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Process of increasing disclosure and intimacy in a relationship . Model portrays relationships that begin with small talk , and develops convos that are more personal -- including feelings about value and self

Question 37

Why do we self disclose ?

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To better know who we are , to gain sympathy, to see what others think, to gain trust, or to connect w others and establish relationships

Question 38

Reasons for self disclosure

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1) self presentation 2) relationship buildings 3) catharsis

Question 39

Self presentation

Answer 39

Intentional tactic used to reveal certain aspects of ourselves for specific reasons

Question 40

Relationship building

Answer 40

Self disclosure is used to start and maintain relationships

Question 41

Catharsis

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Communicative release- ridding ourselves of info that is causing tension or guilt in hopes that we will reeceive sympathy or help

Question 42

When we shouldn't disclose too much?

Answer 42

Withholding info to protect others , avoid a negative reaction, or avoid hurting others

Question 43

Self disclosure privacy and gender

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Privacy - claim to determine for themselves when, how, and to what extent info about themselves is communicated to others,

Question 44

Gender and self concept

Answer 44

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