Exam Three
Communications 112 with Croasmun at North Carolina State University
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Relationship Deterioration
the weakening o the bonds between two people, but does not necessarily mean that the relationship will termination
Attraction Theory
factors such as proximity and similarity motivate us to initiate a relationship
Uncertainty Reduction Theory
the more we know about someone, the more we like them
Equity Theory
a desire for 'even exchange' between partners in a relationship keeps them in the relationship
we will stay in a relationship if we perceive that our profit/loss is comparable to that of our partner
we will stay in a relationship if we perceive that our profit/loss is comparable to that of our partner
Social Exchange Theory
a desire not to 'lost more than what is gained' keeps a person in the relationship
says that you will leave a relationship when the costs exceed the profit
says that you will leave a relationship when the costs exceed the profit
Relationship Dialectics Theory
effective balancing of inherent tensions in relationships leads to relationship maintenance
Four behavior/stages required for relationship maintenance in Knapp's model
integrating, bonding, differentiating, circumscribing
Characteristics in a workplace professional relationship
instrumental talk
legitimate power influences
social space is maintained between people
legitimate power influences
social space is maintained between people
Components of Rubin's Theory of Love
intimacy, caring, attachment
Perceptual barriers to productive conflict
attribution errors and self-serving bias
Characteristic of relationship deterioration
indifference toward partner
Components of Triangular Theory of Love
intimacy, passion, commitment
Language barriers to productive conflict
negative connotations, static evaluations, dis confirming messages
Instrumental
in the workplace, messages that contain information about job instructions, job rationale, policy or procedures
Social Stage of Relationship Termination
the relationship-ending stage in which you and your soon-to-be-ex-partner tell your friends that you are splitting up
Collaborative Style
most effective way to resolve an issue of high importance in a relationship of high importance
T/F Men place greater emphasis on shared activities.
True
T/F Women place greater emphasis on shared activities
False
T/F Men place greater emphasis on conversation
False
T/F Women place lesser emphasis on conversation
False
Predicted Outcome Theory
during early interactions, people attempt to anticipate the satifsaction that is possible within a relationship and will not pursue the relationship if the expected satisfaction is not worth it
T/F Circumscribing important issues in a relationship is harmful use of avoidance that can lead to relationship deterioration
True
T/F Power is a part of all relationships
True
Complementarity
the Attraction Theory element that says some people are attracted to those whom they perceive possess traits they lack and need
Will didn't like that his GF would invite other couples to join them on dates because he felt is showed her lack of commitment to them. Example of..
Expressive conflict
Affinity-Seeking Behaviors
the behaviors we use to get people to like us
Mania
Obsessive love style that has intense highs and lows
erratic behaviors
erratic behaviors
Ludus
prefers the excitement of game-playing
Emotionally Responsive
your partner's reaction of your emotions
T/F Rubin's Theory of Love and the Triangular Theory of Love both describe the type of love present between parents and children
False
Accommodation
giving in to the demands of the other
Compromise
giving up some to get some of what is wanted
Collaboration
redefining the issue so that both parties achieve desired outcomes
Avoidance
removing oneself from the conflict
Aggression
forceful or hostile attempts to get what one wants
Storge
friendship that grows into love
Eros
emphasis sexual, sensual dimension of love
Pragma
realistic more than romantic
Aggressive conflict strategies
physical intimidation, repetitive insistence, verbal intimidation
Categories of Work relationships
customers, subordinates, colleagues
Perjury
lying 'under oath'
exaggeration
overstating something that is 'true in principle'
omission
leaving out information
Falsification
communicating untrue information as though it were true
Equivocation
making ambiguous statements
About this deck
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Created: 2011-05-09
Size: 45 flashcards
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Created: 2011-05-09
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