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communication
interactive process that uses symbols like words and gestures to send and receive messages
sapir-whorf hypothesis
concept that language shapes our culture, and at the same time our culture shapes us
pseudoconflict
falsely perceiving that our partner is interfering with our goals or has incompatible goals
content conflict
individuals disagree about information
value conflict
results from differing opinions on subjects that relate to personal value and issues of right or wrong
ego conflict
individuals believe they must win at all costs
personal conflict styles
avoiding, accommodating, competing, compromising, collaborating
regulating couples
use communication to promote closeness and intimacy
non-regulated couples
many negative communication exchanges
resource theory
theory of power that suggests that the spouse with the higher paying job can use that advantage to generate more power in the relationship and influence decision making
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