Chapter 9 Quiz Flashcards
(15 cards)
Why do we form relationships?
- Appearance
- Similarity
- Complementary
- Reciprocal attraction
- Competence
- Disclosure
- Proximity
- Rewards
Rewards - Costs = ?
Outcome
What are the models of relational dynamics?
- A developmental perspective
* A dialectical perspective
What are the stages of Knapp’s developmental perspective?
- Initiating
- Experimenting
- Intensifying
- Integrating
- Bonding
- Differentiating
- Circumscribing
- Stagnating
- Avoiding
- Termination
What are the elements of the dialectical perspective?
- Connection v autonomy
- Openness v privacy
- Predictability v novelty
How does one manage dialectical tensions?
- Denial
- Disorientation
- Alternation
- Segmentation
- Balance
- Integration
- Recalibration
- Reaffirmation
What are some characteristics of relationships?
- They are constantly changing
* They are affected by culture
What are the types of relational messages?
- Affinity
- Immediacy
- Respect
- Control
What is meta communication?
Communication about a relationship
How does one maintain an interpersonal relationship?
- Positivity
- Openness
- Assurances
- Social networks
- Sharing tasks
What makes up social support?
- Emotional support
- Informational support
- Instrumental support
What are the types of relational transgressions?
- Lack of commitment
- Distance
- Disrespect
- Problematic emotions
- Aggression
What are strategies for a relational repair?
- Expressing regret
- Accepting responsibility
- Making restitution
- Genuinely repenting
- Requesting forgiveness
How does one respond to transgressions?
- Acceptance
- Rejection
- Discussion
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