exam 1 part 2

Question 1

situation

Answer 1

each person subjectivley interprets a given situation

Question 2

looking glass self

Answer 2

symbolic interaction framework- learning about oneself based on feedback received from others

Question 3

social construction framework

Answer 3

how humans understanding of world is social product- immersed in social world

Question 4

individuality

Answer 4

difficult to develop in a social environment because self is a product of social processes

Question 5

feminist framework

Answer 5

society should commit to empowering women and changing their oppressed conditions

Question 6

gender

Answer 6

learned behaviors and characteristics associated with being male or female in a particular culture

Question 7

feminist theories

Answer 7

examine gender differences and how gender- based distinctions legitimize power difference between gender

Question 8

ecofeminism

Answer 8

domination of nature or the non human world

Question 9

what is the value of couple and family map

Answer 9

provides common descriptive language for talking about real couples and families

Question 10

what concepts and ideas does the couple and family map draw from

Answer 10

family systems, family strengths, and family development

Question 11

major reasons relationships become enmeshed

Answer 11

jealousy and personification

Question 12

personification

Answer 12

notion

Question 13

where is extreme stability observed

Answer 13

rigid families- little room for change

Question 14

where is extreme change observed

Answer 14

chaotic families- no structure, rules, or roles

Question 15

communication

Answer 15

the way humans create and share meaning, both verbally and nonverbally

Question 16

how do women view communication

Answer 16

as the way relationships with others are sustained

Question 17

how do men view communication

Answer 17

needed to settle a problem, achieve objectives, or to develop a plan

Question 18

cultural differences are evident in

Answer 18

gestures, greetings, eye contact

Question 19

communication for gay and lesbian couples is…

Answer 19

complex given the discrimination and secrecy

Question 20

linear causality model

Answer 20

destructive rather than productive

Question 21

circular causality model

Answer 21

denying responsibility for what has happened- escalates into conflict

Question 22

verbal communication

Answer 22

straightforward and given out verbally

Question 23

non verbal communication

Answer 23

tone of voice, volume, pitch, speech of speech, facials, and body positioning

Question 24

mixed messages

Answer 24

when verbal and nonverbal messages conflict- people tend to rely more on nonverbal info

Question 25

double binds

Answer 25

verbal and nonverbal messages relay info that causes conflict about the relationship- occurs id relationship component is unclear

Question 26

metacommunication

Answer 26

primary way of preventing or unbinding a double bind

Question 27

dilemma

Answer 27

possibility of creating problems in close and dependent relationships

Question 28

continuous partial attention

Answer 28

occurs when keeping up with relentless flow of info, ideas, and exchanges

Question 29

speaking- art of dislcosure

Answer 29

revealing some personal info or feelings that others could not otherwise learn

Question 30

assertiveness

Answer 30

ability to express one's own feelings and desires

Question 31

self- confidence

Answer 31

measure of a person's feelings about self and the ability to control things in life

Question 32

avoidance

Answer 32

tendency to minimize issues and a reluctance to deal directly with issues

Question 33

parter dominance

Answer 33

degree to which a person feels his or her partner try to control and dominate their relationship

Question 34

negative influences of assertiveness

Answer 34

avoidance tends to be high in people who are passive

Question 35

positive influences of assertiveness

Answer 35

ability to ask what one wants without demanding or infringing on rights

Question 36

stonewalling

Answer 36

shutting out the other person and not responding to her or him

Question 37

conflict

Answer 37

one person opposing another person's position

Question 38

what is the hierarchy of conflict from lowest to highest tension and pressure for decision

Answer 38

exchange on daily events, discussion of ideas, expression of feelings, need for decision, decision making, problem solving, crisis

Question 39

psychological explanation for suppressing negative emotions

Answer 39

human insecurity- interdependence

Question 40

sociological explanation for suppressing negative emotions

Answer 40

believing that all disagreements in relationship are wrong- falsely assume essence of marriage is harmony at any price

Question 41

conflict resolution for couples

Answer 41

communicate, clarify, share, and talk, converse, and compromise

Question 42

pursuers

Answer 42

want to create connected or enmeshes types of intimacy- very high in cohesion

Question 43

distancers

Answer 43

create disengaged or separated types of intimate relationships- low in cohesion

Question 44

underfunctioners

Answer 44

not organized- high in flexibility (chaotic), difficulty showing strong side

Question 45

overfunctioners

Answer 45

know what is best for everyone- organized- low in flexibility (rigid), high difficulty showing vulnerability

Question 46

blamers

Answer 46

responds to stress with intense feelings- try to change others

Question 47

demand withdrawal communication

Answer 47

one tries to talk about a problem, blames the other, and wants them to change ( women more then men)

Question 48

middle age couples are more likely to....

Answer 48

push for solution- pressure to solve issues

Question 49

older couples are more likely to...

Answer 49

"agree to disagree"- less demand withdrawal