Close relationship and Intimacy

Question 1

Social Transparency Theory (Altman & Taylor, 1973)

Answer 1

The process of self-disclosure, beginning with shallow levels of disclosure and gradually progressing deeper as the person reveals evermore private information, thoughts, desires, hopes, secrets to the other person

Question 2

Self-disclosure

Answer 2

act of revealing personal information to another person

Question 3

What is the influence of early attachment on adult relationship?

Answer 3

Secure: positive and functional relationship, good self-worth, expect others to accept and response to their love
Resistant: less trusting, more possessive and jealous, get emotional and often angry
Avoidant: less invest and more likely to leave, emotional distancing and hard to get close relationship

Question 4

Triangular Model of Love (Sternberg, 1986)

Answer 4

Proposes that love comprises three components: passion, intimacy and commitment.
Passion and intimacy decrease over time, while commitment increases.

Question 5

What is equity theory (Hatfiled, 2008)

Answer 5

The benefits gained and contribution made are balance