Interpersonal Comm Chapter 9

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relationship

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connection we establish when we communicate with another person

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interpersonal relationship

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perception shared by two people on an ongoing connection that results in the development of relational expectations and varies in interpersonal intimacy

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interpersonal intimacy

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degree to which relational partners mutually accept and confirm each other's sense of self. the more you depend on your partner for affirmation of self worth, the more this concept is escalated.

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relationship of circumstance

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interpersonal relationship that exists because of life circumstance (who your family members are where you work or study and so on)

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relationship of choice

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interpersonal relationship you choose to initiate, maintain, and perhaps, terminate

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interpersonal attraction

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degree to which you want to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship. moves relationship from circumstantial to a relationship of choice

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short-term initial attraction

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degree to which you sense a postential for de eloping an interpersonal relationship. might have this type of attraction but never actually pursue the relationship

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long-term maintenance attraction

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degree of liking or positive feelings that motivate us to maintain or escalate a relationship

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predicted outcome value (POV)

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potential for a relationship to confirm our self-image compared to its potential costs

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proximity

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physical nearness to another that promotes communication and thus attraction

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physical appearance

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nonverbal cues that allow us to assess relationship potential (POV). this involved both sexual attraction and physical commonalities

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reciprocation of liking

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liking those who like us

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similarity

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having comparable personalities, values, upbringing, personal experiences, attitudes, and interests.

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complementary needs

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need that match; each partner contributes something tot the relationship that the other partner needs

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interpersonal power

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degree to which a person is able to influence his or her partner

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dependent relationship

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relationship in which on partner has a greater need for the other to meet his or her needs
*but remember that power is linked with needs. when needs change power changes.

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interdependent relationship

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relationship in which each person has a similar amount power over the other

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complementary relationship

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relationship in which the power is divided unevenly, with on partner dominating and the other submitting. Ex: one likes to listen, the other likes to talk. not always a bad thing

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symmetric relationship

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relationship in which both partners attempt to have the same level of power

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competitive symmetric relationship

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relationship in which both partners vie for control or dominance of the other

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submissive symmetric relationship

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relationship in which neither partner ants to take control or make decisions. "what do you want to do, Idk, what do you want to do"

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parallel relationship

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relationship in which power shifts back and forth between the partners, depending the situation

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legitimate power

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power that is based on respect for a person's position

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expert power

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power based on a person's knowledge and experience

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reward power

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power based on a person's ability to satisfy our needs

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coercive power

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power based on the use of punishments to influence others

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compliance gaining

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is actions we take in interpersonal relationships to gain something form our partners--to get others to comply with our goals.

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triangular theory of love

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theory suggests that all loving relationship can be described according to three dimension: intimacy, commitment, and passion

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eros

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sexual erotic love based on the pursuit of physical beauty and pleasure

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ludis

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describes game-playing love based on the enjoyment of each other. not simply to achieve a sexual victory. enjoying each other's presence.

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storge

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solid love found in friendships and family based on trust and caring

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mania

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obsessive love driven by mutual needs. fueled by low self-concept and insatiable need for attention

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pragma

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practical love based on mutual benefits. this kind of love is often found in arranged marriages

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agape

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selfless love base on giving of yourself and others. parent child, expecting nothing in return

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traditional couples

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married partners who are interdependent and who exhibit a lot of sharing and companionship. emphasize stability

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independent couples

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married partners who exhibit sharing and companionship and are psychologically interdependent but allow each other individual space. hard time matching schedules

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separate couples

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married partners who support the notion of marriage and family but stress the individual over the couple.

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mixed couples

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married couples in which the husband and wife each adopt a different perspective (traditional, independent, separate) on the marriage