Communications Exam 3 Flashcards
(21 cards)
What is Proximity in Attraction Theory?
Two coworkers start dating because they spend every day together at the office.
Proximity suggests that physical closeness increases the likelihood of attraction.
Define Similarity in Attraction Theory.
Two gamers bond over their shared love for video games and start a close friendship.
Similarity indicates that shared interests and values enhance attraction.
What is Reciprocal Liking?
You find yourself liking someone more after you notice they always compliment and support you.
Reciprocal liking emphasizes the positive feedback loop in relationships.
Explain Complementarity.
A very organized person enjoys dating someone more spontaneous who helps them loosen up.
Complementarity suggests that opposites can attract and balance each other.
What does Uncertainty Reduction Theory entail?
You ask a lot of questions on a first date to find out if you and the person are compatible.
This theory focuses on how communication can reduce uncertainty in relationships.
Define Social Exchange Theory.
Someone ends a friendship because they feel they are giving more support than they are getting back.
This theory views relationships as a cost-benefit analysis.
What is meant by Sharing Tasks in Relational Maintenance?
You and your roommate split chores equally to avoid resentment.
Sharing tasks is crucial for maintaining harmony in relationships.
Explain Positivity in Relational Maintenance.
You keep conversations light and uplifting with your friend even when you’re stressed.
Positivity helps to strengthen friendships and relationships.
What is the Initiating stage in Coming Together?
You introduce yourself to someone at a party with small talk.
This is the first step in developing a relationship.
Describe the Intensifying stage in Coming Together.
You start using inside jokes and personal nicknames with someone you’re dating.
This stage indicates a deeper emotional connection.
What is an example of Betrayal in friendship?
Your best friend shares a secret you trusted them with.
Betrayal can significantly damage trust in relationships.
Define Family of Origin.
The family you grew up in with your biological parents and siblings.
This concept is fundamental in understanding personal development and relationships.
What is a Blended Family?
A family where a mom remarries and her children now live with her and her new husband and his kids.
Blended families can face unique challenges and dynamics.
What does Avoiding mean in the Coming Apart stage?
You stop responding to texts from a friend you are drifting away from.
This behavior often signals a desire to distance oneself from a relationship.
What is Interdependence in the context of conflict?
You and your roommate fight because both of your habits impact each other’s lives.
Interdependence highlights how individuals in a relationship affect one another.
Define Competition Conflict Style.
Two coworkers argue aggressively about whose idea will be chosen for a project.
This style is characterized by a win-lose mentality.
What is Collaboration Conflict Style?
Two friends work together to plan a vacation that fits both their budgets and preferences.
Collaboration seeks a win-win outcome in conflicts.
What is Expertise Power?
A doctor is listened to in a health crisis because of their specialized knowledge.
Expertise power is based on possessing unique skills or knowledge.
What is Simulation in the context of deception?
Telling a friend you love their cooking even though you actually don’t.
Simulation involves presenting false information to create a misleading impression.
Define Dissimulation.
Hiding your true feelings of anger by acting cheerful.
Dissimulation is a form of deception where true emotions are concealed.
True or False: Truth Bias refers to the tendency to believe what others say without suspicion.
True.
Truth bias can lead to vulnerability in relationships.
