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44 Cards in this Set
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Avoiding |
a relational stage immediately prior to terminating in which the partners minimize contact with one another |
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Bonding |
a stage of relational development in which the partners make symbolic public gestures to show that the relationship exists |
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Circumscribing |
a relational stage in which partners begin to reduce the scope of their contact and commitment to one another |
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Comparison Level |
the minimum standard of what behavior is acceptable from a relationship partner |
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Comparison Level of Alternatives |
a comparison between the rewards one is receiving in a present situation and those one could expect to receive in others |
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Connection-Autonomy Dialectic |
the tension between the need for integration and the need for independence in a relationship |
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Conventionality-Uniqueness Dialectic |
the tension between the need to behave in ways to conform to others' expectations and the need to assert one's individuality by behaving in ways that violate others' expectations |
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Dialectic Tensions |
relational tensions that arise when two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously |
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Differentiating |
a relational stage in which the partners reestablish their individual identities after having bonded |
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Experimenting |
an early stage in relational development, consisting of a search for common ground. (success usually means progressing to intensifying stage) |
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Expression-Privacy Dialectic |
the tension between the desire to be open and disclosive and the desire to be closed and private |
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Inclusion-Seclusion Dialectic |
the tension between a couple's desire for involvement with the "outside world" and their desire to live their own lives, free from what can feel like interference from others |
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Initiating |
the first stage in relational development in which the interactants express interest in one another |
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Integrating |
a relational stage in which the interactants begin to take on a single identity |
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Integration-Separation Dialectic |
the tension between the desire for connection with others and the desire for independence |
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Intensifying |
a relational stage following experimenting in which the interactants move toward integration by increasing their amount of contact and the breadth and depth of their self-disclosure |
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Metacommunication |
messages (usually relational) that refer to other messages; communication about communication |
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Openness-Closedness Dialectic |
the tension between the desire to be honest and open and the desire for privacy |
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Predictability-Novelty Dialectic |
within a relationship, the tension ebtween the need for a predictable relational partner and one who is more spontaneous and less predictable |
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Relational Maintenance |
communication aimed at keeping relationships operating smoothly and satisfactory (e.g., behaving in a positive way, being open, and assuring your partner that you're committed to the relationship) |
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Relational Transgressions |
a violation of the explicit or implicit terms of a relationship, letting the partner down in some important way |
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Revelation-Concealment Dialectic |
the tension between a couple's desire to be open and honest with the "outside world" and their desire to keep things to themselves |
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Social Support |
helping others during challenging times by providing emotional, informational, and instrumental resources |
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Stability-Change Dialectic |
the tension between the desire to keep a relationship predictable and stable and the desire for novelty and change |
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Stagnating |
a relational stage characterized by declining enthusiasm and standardized forms of behavior |
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Terminating |
the conclusion of a relationship, characterized by the acknowledgment of one or both partners that the relationship is over |
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-does not take into account the complexity of relationships -is rooted in a time that looks at "love" relationships, very limited |
why is the literature on interpersonal communication and romance incomplete? |
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1. exclusive relationships (committed, monogamous) 2. FWB 3. open relationships (non-monogamous) 4. hook-ups (committed hook-ups too, I guess?) 5. dating 6. fling (short-term, very intense, very exclusive) |
List the 6 types of romantic relationships according to Amanda Hamilton (2008) |
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relational formation stages model (Mark Knapp and Anita Vangelisti) |
what is the model called that describes the lifespan of a relationship? and the researchers? |
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Initiation |
first stage of a relationship: -pick up lines -asking someone out -tinder/okcupid |
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Mere Exposure Effect/Proximity Effect |
similarity principle: when you form a relationship with someone because you see them often |
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Matching Hypothesis |
similarity principle: when you form a relationship with someone that you think matches your level of attractiveness |
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Experimenting |
second stage of a relationship -the goal is to look for common ground -engage in small talk (phatic conversation) |
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Intensifying |
third stage of a relationship -coming together as a visible couple -language shifts from "you and me" to "us and we" -artefactual symbols to showcase connection (Claddagh ring, sweatshirt) |
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Bonding |
fifth stage of a relationship -the closest you can be, involves a public ritual of commitment -wedding, moving in together, sharing social media or bank accounts, engagement |
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Social Exchange Theory |
the reason why some people decide to stay in a relationship: Rewards - Costs = Outcome if there are more rewards than costs, the relationship is good to stay in |
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The Comparative Level |
the comparisons we make to our past experiences |
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The Comparative Level of Alternatives |
when we compare our current situation to our hypothetical future |
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Differentiating |
sixth stage of a relationship -"me and you" starts to replace "us and we" -could be positive or negative depending on the couple -in most cases, this is the first step to termination |
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Circumscribing |
eighth stage of a relationship -the opposite of intensifying (stage 3) -loss of depth in communication, language is cliche and ritualistic (surface-level) -some couples can come back from this stage, not usually though |
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Avoiding |
ninth stage of a relationship -can happen physically and symbolically -taking your wedding ring off -not answering calls or texts |
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Termination |
tenth stage of a relationship -the end |
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Grave-dressing |
burying the relationship; deleting photos online, burning remnants of the relationship |
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Post-Relational Dissolution Communication |
communication after the termination of a relationship |
