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social penetration theory
people grow closer the more they disclose personal information
critisism
attacking the character of your partner, rather than their behavior
defensiveness
arguing against the concerns of your partner, seeing self as the victim
contempt
treating partner with disrespect or ridicule, acting superior
stonewalling
withdrawing, shutting down, or checking out of the interaction to avoid conflict
social exchange theory
relationships based on weighing the costs vs benefits and comparing to other alternatives
equity theory
people are more likely to stay in relationships where they feel like they are contributing equally
fatal attraction theory
the things that attract us to a partner often end up being the reason a relationship ends
authoritarian parenting
parents with high demands but little responsiveness. strict and dictatorial
authoritative parenting
parents with high demands AND high responsiveness. more supportive and democratic
uninvolved parenting
not demanding or responsive. little interest and involvement with child
internal working model
attachments to our parents create schemas for our future attachments with others
secure attachment
when you have positive, trusting, loving bonds with others
anxious (ambivalent) attachment
pattern of bonding featuring a desire for love but fear of rejection
avoidant attachment
people find it hard to trust and get emotionally close to others
disordered attachment
wanting intimacy but also being afraid of it. confusion in relationships
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