Chp 9
Discipline: Communications
Type of Paper: Question-Answer
Academic Level: Undergrad. (yrs 3-4)
Paper Format: APA
Pages: 1
Words: 275
Question
matching hypothesis
the tendency to develop relationships with people who are approximately as attractive as we are
uncertainty reduction theory
Theory
that argues that much early interaction is dedicated to reducing
uncertainty about others and determining if one wishes to interact with
them again
social penetration theory
A theory that proposes that relationships develop through increases in self-disclosure
breadth
The number of topics dyads willingly discuss
depth
How profound or personal communication exchanges are
frequency
How often self-disclosure occurs
initiating
Stage of romantic relational development in which both people behave so as to appear pleasant and likable
experimenting
stage of romantic relational development in which both people seek to increase intimacy and connectedness
integrating
Stage of romantic relational development in which both people portray themselves as a couple
bonding
Stage of romantic relational development characterized by public commitment
differentiating
Stage of romantic relational dissolution in which couples increase their interpersonal distance
circumscribing
Stage of romantic relational dissolution in which couples discuss safe topics
stagnation
Stage of romantic relational dissolution in which couples try to prevent
change
avoiding
Stage of romantic relational dissolution in which couples try not to interact with each other
terminating
Stage of romantic relational dissolution in which couples end the relationship
stage model
A
type of model that conceptualizes relationship development as occurring
in a stair step fashion, with some stages leading toward commitment and
other stages dissolution
relational trajectory models
relationship development models that view relationship development as more variable than do stage models
turning point model
a model of relationship development in which couples move both toward and away from commitment over the course of a relationship
autonomy/connection
A
dialectic tension in the relationships that refers to ones need to
connect with others and the simultaneous need to feel independent or
autonomous
expressiveness/privacy
A
dialectical tension in relationships that describes the need to be open
and self-disclose while also maintaining some sense of privacy
change/predictability
A
dialectical tension in relationships that describes the human desire
for events that are new, spontaneous, and unplanned wile simultaneously
needing some aspects of life to be stable and predictable
negative identity management
Communicating
in ways that arouse negative emotions in order to make the other person
upset enough to agree to break off the relationship
de-escalation
Attempts to reframe or change the definition of the relationship
justification
Providing a reason or excuse for why the way the relationship should end
positive-tone strategies
Address the feelings and concerns of the partner
behavioral de-escalation
Avoiding the partner
withdrawal/avoidance
A
friendship-termination strategy in which friends spend less time
together, don't return phone calls, and avoid places where they are
likely to see each other
Machiavellian tactics
Having a third party convey ones unhappiness about a relationship
openness
A
state in which communicators are willing to share their ideas as well
as listen to others in a way that avoids conveying negative or
disconfirming feedback
inauthentic communication
attempts to manipulate an interaction or person for personal goals