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Final Exam | COMM - Interpersonal Communication, Quizzes of Communication and Development studies

Ch 9, 10, 12, 13 Class: COMM - Interpersonal Communication; Subject: Communication; University: University of Cincinnati; Term: Forever 1989;

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TERM 1
6 strategies of relational development
DEFINITION 1
CONTACT - perceptual, interactional INVOLVEMENT - testing,
intensifying INTIMACY - interpersonal commitment, social
bonding DETERIORATION - intrapersonal dissatisfaction,
interpersonal dissatisfaction DISSOLUTION - interpersonal
separatation, intrapersonal separation REPAIR - intrapersonal
repair, interpersonal repair
TERM 2
how does movement between relational
stages take place?
DEFINITION 2
- relationship maturity - common goals in relationship.
TERM 3
5 strategies to test your partner
DEFINITION 3
1. directly 2. indirect suggestion 3. public presentation 4.
separation 5. third person
TERM 4
3 main anxieties when intimacy involves a
lifetime partner
DEFINITION 4
1. security 2. fullfillment 3. excitment
TERM 5
attraction theory
DEFINITION 5
based on the idea that we form relationships on basis of
attraction
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6 strategies of relational development

CONTACT - perceptual, interactional INVOLVEMENT - testing, intensifying INTIMACY - interpersonal commitment, social bonding DETERIORATION - intrapersonal dissatisfaction, interpersonal dissatisfaction DISSOLUTION - interpersonal separatation, intrapersonal separation REPAIR - intrapersonal repair, interpersonal repair TERM 2

how does movement between relational

stages take place?

DEFINITION 2

  • relationship maturity - common goals in relationship. TERM 3

5 strategies to test your partner

DEFINITION 3

  1. directly 2. indirect suggestion 3. public presentation 4. separation 5. third person TERM 4

3 main anxieties when intimacy involves a

lifetime partner

DEFINITION 4

  1. security 2. fullfillment 3. excitment TERM 5

attraction theory

DEFINITION 5 based on the idea that we form relationships on basis of attraction

5 major factors which contribute to attraction

theory

  1. similarity 2. proximity 3. reinforcement 4. physical attraction 5. socioeconomic/education status TERM 7

rule theory

DEFINITION 7 relationships are based on a set of rules. when broken, deterioratino begins. TERM 8

8 romantic rules

DEFINITION 8 acknowledge others lives beyond relationship express similar attitudes, beliefs, etc enhance each others self worth, esteem be open & authentic remain loyal, faithful substantial shared time reap rewards? TERM 9

depenetration

DEFINITION 9 when relationship begins to deteriorate. TERM 10

social exchange theory

DEFINITION 10 develop relationships that will enable you to MAX YOUR PROFITS. profits = rewards - costs.

6 causes of relationship deterioration

  1. poor communication 6. beliefs about relationships 2. third party relations 3. relationship changes 4. sex - work - related problems 5. financial difficulties TERM 17

4 communication patterns in relationship

deterioration

DEFINITION 17

  1. withdrawal 2. loss in self disclosure 3. deception 4. increase in negative messages, decrease in positives. TERM 18

6 suggestions for engaging in interpersonal

repair

DEFINITION 18 R ecognize the problem. E ngage in productive communication and conflict resolution P ose possible solutions A ffirm each other I ntegrate solutions into normal behavior R isk TERM 19

5 disengagement strategies

DEFINITION 19

    • tone 2. negative identity management 3. justification 4. behavioral de-escalation 5. de-escalation TERM 20

6 suggestions for dealing with a break up

DEFINITION 20

  1. break loneliness/depression cycle 6. look for patterns/avoiding repeating 2. take time out 3. boost self- esteem 4. remove uncomfortable symbols 5. seek support

interpersonal conflict

disagreement between or among connected individuals who perceive their goals as incompatible. TERM 22

6 major conflict-generating issues for

couples

DEFINITION 22

  1. intimacy issues 6. distrust issues 2. power issues 3. personal flaws 4. personal distance issues 5. social issues TERM 23

4 + effects of interpersonal conflict

DEFINITION 23

  1. work toward healthy solution 2. productive conflict strategies 3. prevention of reoccuring 4. shows concern, commitment. TERM 24

3 - effects of conflict

DEFINITION 24

  1. increases negative feelings 2. if unresolved = partner seeks intimacy elsewhere 3. relationship deterioration/dissolution TERM 25

content vs relationship conflicts

DEFINITION 25 content - centers on objects events and persons relationship

  • who is in charge, relationships between individuals

B A T N A

best alternative to a negotiated agreement TERM 32

negotiating interpersonal conflict

DEFINITION 32 D istinguish between people and problem E mphasize interests, not positions A ssess your BATNA L ook for objective criteria to help you decide