Theory of Resilience and Relational Reload

Question 1

What is the main idea of Theory of Resillience and Relational Load?

Answer 1

The way people maintain relationships through communication can build emotional resilience and reduce relational load (stress)

Question 2

What are the key assumptions of Theory of Resillience and Relational Load?

3 total

Answer 2

1. Stress affects relationships.
2. Strong, positive communication helps people build emotional resources to handle stress.
3. Relationships can either protect against or add to stress.

Question 3

What is relational maintenance communication?

Answer 3

Ongoing communication behaviors that keep relationships healthy and stable.

Question 4

What are emotional reserves?

Answer 4

Emotional strength built through supportive communication that helps people handle future stress.

Question 5

What is communal orientation?

Answer 5

Seeing the relationship as a team and prioritizing shared goals and care.

Question 6

What are relational investments?

Answer 6

Time, effort, and emotional energy put into maintaining the relationship.

Question 7

What are threat-based appraisals?

Answer 7

Viewing stress as harmful, leading to negative reactions and greater relational strain.

Question 8

What are security-based appraisals?

Answer 8

Seeing stress as manageable because of a strong, supportive relationship

Question 9

What is resource depletion?

Answer 9

When people lack emotional or mental resources due to poor communication and constant stress.

Question 10

What is relational load?

Answer 10

The emotional burden or strain placed on a relationship by stress and poor communication.

Question 11

How do discrepancies between partners affect relational load?

Answer 11

Differences in communication or coping styles can increase stress and weaken resilience.

Question 12

What are scope conditions and contextual factors of Theory of Resillience and Relational Load?

Answer 12

The theory applies best in close, ongoing relationships and considers cultural, social, and situational context.

Question 13

A couple facing financial stress supports each other and keeps a morning coffee ritual. What TRRL concept helps explain why their relationship stays strong?
A. Resource depletion
B. Relational load
C. Communal orientation
D. Threat appraisals

Answer 13

communal orientation