Exam 1 Review Flashcards
(41 cards)
What does relational communication focus on?
The expression and interpretations of messages with close relationships
It helps us understand how people interact, build, and maintain relationships.
What are the three types of relationships?
- Role Relationships
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Close Relationships
Each type has distinct characteristics.
Define role relationships.
Functional, task-related, causal, interchangeable, temporary
Involve limited behavioral interdependence.
What characterizes interpersonal relationships?
- Mutual Influence
- Connection at a social or emotional level
- Unique Communication
- Repeated interactions
- Use of maintenance behaviors
Involves communication of support and reciprocity.
What are the key features of close relationships?
- Emotional attachment
- Irreplaceability
- Need fulfillment
They involve lasting connections and emotional closeness.
How does social connection relate to well-being?
Those who are more socially connected and included are happier
Happy people are more social.
Fill in the blank: Rewiring our behaviors, thoughts, and old habits to make us _______.
[happy]
What is miswanting in the context of happiness?
Intuitions and socially acceptable things lead us to believe certain things will make us happy
Example: Believing money will bring happiness.
What are the three roles non-verbal communication can play?
- Repetition/ Reinforcement
- Contradiction
- Substitution
Non-verbal can reinforce or replace verbal messages.
True or False: Communication is inevitable in interpersonal settings.
True
All verbal or nonverbal behaviors convey a message.
List the three types of goals people fulfill through interpersonal communication.
- Self-presentational goals
- Relational goals
- Instrumental goals
Each goal serves a different purpose in communication.
What is the Communication Theory of Identity?
Highlights the role of communication in identity
Identities are influenced by communication and expressed through communication.
What are the four identity frames in the Communication Theory of Identity?
- Personal
- Enactment
- Relationship
- Communal
Each frame represents different aspects of identity development.
Define self-expansion theory.
Examines the development of close relationships after first impressions
Relationships can end if they no longer provide growth opportunities.
What does positive face refer to in Politeness Theory?
Identity validation
We seek acceptance and appreciation of our identity performance.
What are face-threatening acts?
- Authority being questioned
- Disagreements
- Being interrupted
- Appearing unintelligent
- Appearing incompetent
These acts can damage one’s positive face.
What is cognitive dissonance?
Mental discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs or actions contradicting beliefs
People try to reduce this dissonance to achieve consonance.
What are the four types of attraction?
- Physical
- Social
- Task
- Sexual
Each type represents a different aspect of attraction.
What is the Halo Effect?
Finding someone physically attractive leads to finding them attractive in other domains
Opposite of the Horns Effect.
What influences attachment styles?
Childhood experiences
They affect how individuals view themselves and others in relationships.
List the four attachment styles.
- Secure
- Dismissive
- Fearful
- Preoccupied
Each style represents different views on relationships.
What is the proximity effect?
The closer you are to someone physically, the more likely you are to find them attractive
Physical space influences attraction.
What is implicit egotism?
We are attracted to people who are similar to us in surprising ways
It reflects our preferences based on our self-concept.
What does the matching hypothesis suggest?
Very attractive people are more likely to pair up with other very attractive people
Physical attractiveness influences relationship dynamics.
