Module 6c Lecture - Self-Expansion and Forgiveness

Vocabulary terms and definitions related to the self-expansion model and the psychological components of forgiveness in relationships.

Self-Expansion Model Assumptions

The theoretical premise that individuals seek to increase their capacity to achieve goals, enrich identities, and learn new things, often using intimate relationships to do so.

Interpersonal Forgiveness

The process of expressing feelings of goodwill and avoiding negative behaviour toward a partner after an offense.

Intrapersonal Forgiveness

The internal experience of having feelings of goodwill towards a partner after an offense.

Shared Activities

Joint engagements that can help prevent declines in relationship satisfaction by providing continued opportunities for self-expansion.

Factors Influencing Forgiveness

Four specific elements that affect the forgiveness process: seriousness of the offense, personality of the victim, qualities of the apology, and qualities of the relationship.

Relationship Life Cycle

The whole range of stages in a relationship, which the self-expansion model informs.