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uncertainty reduction theory
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the point of view that uncertainty motivated communication and that certainty reduces the motivation to communicate
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axiom
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a statement that is presumed to be true on its face and therefore does not require proof or explanation
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social exchange theory
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the point of view that in relationships people try to minimize costs, maximize rewards, and ensure equity
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comparison level (CL)
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social exchange theory
a subjective standard of what we expect in a particular type of relationship such as friendship or romance |
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comparison level alternatives (CLalt)
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social exchange theory
a relative measure that evaluates how good a particular relationship is in comparison to real or perceived alternatives to that relationship |
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reward
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social exchange theory
anything that has positive value for an individual |
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cost
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social exchange theory
anything that has negative value to an individual |
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developmental theory
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the point of view that relationships evolve through stages defined by participants' expectations, perceptions, and meanings
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social penetration model
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one of the first generation theories of relational development - likens the developments of personal relationships to peeling the layers of an onion to move progressively toward the center or core self
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trajectory
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a personal understanding of various tracks in relationships
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turning point
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a critical event, process, or feeling that individuals perceive as marking a new direction or intensity in a personal relationship
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