CH10 Flashcards
INTERPLAY (44 cards)
What are the factors that influence why we attract to others?
- Rewarding
- Disclosure
- Appearance
- Similarity
The phrase ‘Birds of a feather flock together’ highlights that we tend to be attracted to those who are similar to us.
What does the Matching Hypothesis suggest?
The assumption that one person is attractive while the other is not, requiring a compensating factor.
This hypothesis is often discussed in the context of romantic relationships.
What is the concept of Complementarity in attraction?
The idea that opposites attract.
This can refer to differing traits or characteristics that complement each other.
What role does Proximity play in attraction?
Shared locations increase the likelihood of attraction.
Being in close physical proximity often leads to more opportunities for interaction.
What is Knapp’s strategies of interaction model focused on?
Communication behaviors, specifically what we say and do.
This model emphasizes a descriptive and retrospective approach rather than prescriptive.
What are the characteristics of Knapp’s staircase model?
- Voluntary relationships only
- No family dynamics
- Not for ‘sudden death’ relationships
- No ultimate goal
- Culture specific
The model simplifies a complex process without value judgments.
What are the stages in the Coming Together phase of Knapp’s staircase model?
- Initiating
- Experimenting
- Intensifying
- Integrating
- Bonding
Each stage represents a step in the development of a relationship.
What occurs during the Initiating stage?
Open channels of communication.
This stage marks the first contact between individuals.
What happens in the Experimenting stage?
Small talk and minimal personal disclosure.
This is often where individuals gauge mutual interest.
What characterizes the Intensifying stage?
- Close friends
- Personal disclosure
- Sharing inside jokes
Vulnerability begins to develop during this stage.
What does the Integrating stage signify?
A relational identity develops, indicating ‘coupleness’.
Partners start to see themselves as a unit.
What is involved in the Bonding stage?
Public rituals that seal the relationship.
Examples include marriage or commitment ceremonies.
What occurs during the Differentiating stage of Coming Apart?
Uncoupling and the beginning of individual identity.
This stage marks the start of the relationship’s decline.
What happens in the Circumscribing stage?
Constricting areas of self-disclosure.
Partners start to limit what they share with each other.
What does Stagnating refer to?
A period where the relationship becomes stagnant and lacks growth.
Communication often decreases significantly.
What is the Avoidance stage?
Expend energy elsewhere, often leading to physical or emotional distance.
Individuals may seek distractions from the relationship.
What is the Termination stage?
The potential end of the relationship, which may or may not occur.
Discussions about the future of the relationship often happen here.
What are Turning Points in relationships?
Climatic events that cause a significant change in the relationship status.
These can shift the relationship from one stage to another, either positively or negatively.
What do Push and Pull forces represent in Knapp’s model?
- Push together forces: make it harder to stay together
- Pull together forces: make it harder to stay apart
The balance of these forces can stabilize a relationship.
What is the primary focus of the interplay chapter?
The examination of interactions between various elements in a system.
True or False: The interplay chapter discusses only positive interactions.
False
Fill in the blank: The interplay between _____ and _____ is crucial for understanding the system dynamics.
variables, outcomes
Which of the following best describes ‘interplay’?
The reciprocal influence between two or more elements.
What are some factors that can affect interplay?
Context, timing, and the nature of the elements involved.
