________ (member system based on acknowledged differences in power.)
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Intimate relationships
_____ - deeply personal bonds that we have with other individuals that are accompanied by effective communication and a sense of belongingness
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Commitment
_____ - the desire to make efforts to stay in the relationships regardless of what happens
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Interdependence
_____ - the degree of connectedness between the two individuals, including how the couple shares time and space within their home
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Ideology
_____ - the beliefs and values the individuals have about what marriage and family life should be like, and can include placing a value on stability and predictability or on spontaneity and relational uncertainty
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Conflict
____ - whether the partners try to resolve differences through open conflict or whether they avoid conflict
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Rituals
_____ - repetitive behaviors that contain a unique meaning for members
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Story-telling
_____ is another positive communication action that enhances the family identity
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System
_____ - interdependent parts that interact with and affect one another
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Open system
_____ - a system in which parts both affect and are affected by events within and outside the system
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Conversational orientation
_____ - the degree to which family members are encouraged to participate in an unrestrained conversation about a range of topics
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Conformity orientation
______ - the degree to which the family emphasizes homogeneity of attitudes, values, and beliefs
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Symmetrical interchange
______ - communication between members that seek to neutralize the power difference and treat each person equally
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Enabling communication
______ - an interaction that is not assertive and thus allows members to continue abusive, addictive, and otherwise negative behaviors
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Tenets of Intimate Relationships
deep commitment, interdependence, constant maintenance, fluid, management of tensions
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3 types of intimate relationships
romantic, family, friendships
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Communication
________ strengthens family identity and can negatively influence the family
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