exam ch1

Question 1

Q1. interpersonal communication matrix

Answer 1

y axis: engaged/disengaged - Levina
x axis: instrumental (I-IT)/ humanized (I-THOU) - Buber

quadrants:
1. engaged humanized relationship
2. disengaged humanized relationship
3. disengaged instrumental relationship
4. engaged instrumental relationship

Question 2

Buber

Answer 2

I-IT: people as means
I-THOU: no persuation or control over people (just acknowledgement e confirmation of each other)

Question 3

Levina

Answer 3

critique of I-THOU as “spiritual friendship”
focuses on ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY: people in better situations should make sure of helping out people less fortunate (there is no such thing as equality if position in society don’t give same oportunities ) - collegamento Rawls

Question 4

Q2. qualitative traits interpersonal relations

Answer 4

1. uniqueness
   2.interdependence
2. intrinsic reward
3. irreplaceability
4. intimate disclosure

Question 5

uniqueness

Answer 5

not defined by social rules or roles: you’re allowed to be who you really are at your own conditions (who are you when no one is watching)

Question 6

interdependence

Answer 6

shared past and (desire for) shared future
+ INTERDEPENDENCE THEORY

Question 7

interdependence theory

Answer 7

1. level of dependence
2. mutuality - possibility of power imbalance)
3. basis of dependence (decisions)
4. alignment of interests (goals)
5. temportal structure (how past affects present + future expectations)
6. information uncertainty

Question 8

intrinsic reward

Answer 8

your goal is to be able to “have an influence” on that person (make them sad, happy…)

Question 9

irreplaceability

Answer 9

once people enter your life become a part of your identity in a way

Question 10

intimate disclosure

Answer 10

you disclose informations that you wouldn’t share with anyone else because you feel like you are in a safe space

Question 11

Q3. Social Penetration theory (SPT) and Perceived Partner Responsiveness (PPT)

Answer 11

SPT refers to the process that allows you to go from acquaintances to deeper relationships.
you start from superficial conversations, and by BUILDING TRUST you get to deep working relationships
develops in DEPTH, BREADTH and FREQUENCE

PPT refers to a mediator between disclosure and trust.
it is the perception of how much the other person listens, understands, validates and cares about us and what we’re saying.
extremely useful in parental-child interactions.