E4: The Different kinds of relationships

Question 1

what is the difference between an acquaintance and a close friend

Answer 1

-close friends are more similar
-close friends spend more time together
-qualitative differences involving emotional attachment, needs, interdependence, commitment, comfort level

Question 2

what are the three different kinds of love

Answer 2

-companionate, passionate, romantic

Question 3

companionate love

Answer 3

emotional intimacy, trust, and stability but WITHOUT longing or arousal

Question 4

passionate love

Answer 4

companionate love (emotional intimacy) + longing and arousal

Question 5

romantic love

Answer 5

includes both companionate and passionate love

Question 6

what are the three different theories in how we maintain happiness in a relationship

Answer 6

-social exchange theory
-equity theory
-communal relationship

Question 7

social exchange theory

Answer 7

idea that people’s feelings about a relationship are based on their perception of the rewards they get from a relationship versus the cost of the relationship

if you feel like you are getting more benefits than costs, you will be happy in the relationship regardless of rewards/cost of partner

Question 8

other variables to consider in social exchange theory

Answer 8

-if people have minimal expectations then they may accept more costs than rewards because they think that is just how relationships are

-does the person feel like they have other options or is this as good as they can do

-how much has been invested into the relationship ship

Question 9

equity theory

Answer 9

the most important determinate of satisfaction in a relationship is that both parties feel comparably rewarded by relationship

Question 10

communal relationship

Answer 10

not about keeping score, just want everyone to be happy

Question 11

which relationship model is most healthy

Answer 11

communal relationship