Interpersonal Communication Quiz 3a

What is a friendship?

An interpersonal relationship between two or more people that is not damaging or destructive

What are key characteristics of friendships?

Mutual positive regard, trust, emotional support, shared interests

What is a friendship of reciprocity?

Both people equally give and receive support

What is a friendship of receptivity?

One person gives more support than they receive

What is a friendship of association?

Based on shared activities or environments (e.g., classmates, coworkers)

What is utility in friendships?

Practical help or benefits

What is affirmation?

Validation and encouragement

What is ego support?

Boosting confidence and self-esteem

What is stimulation?

Fun, excitement, and engagement

What is security?

Reliability and trust

How does culture affect friendships?

Friendships tend to be closer in collectivist societies

How does gender affect friendships?

Women tend to self-disclose more than men

What defines a family?

Roles, duties, shared history, mutual future, and shared living space

What is a traditional couple?

Follows conventional gender roles

What is an independent couple?

Balances individuality and togetherness

What is a separate couple?

Maintains mostly independent lives

What is a consensual family?

Open communication + strong parental authority

What is a protective family?

Obedience emphasized, little open discussion

What is a pluralistic family?

Open communication, less emphasis on authority

What is a laissez-faire family?

Low communication and low involvement

What is eros?

Love based on beauty and sexuality

What is ludus?

Playful, fun, and entertainment-based love

What is pragma?

Practical and traditional love

What is mania?

Intense love with emotional highs and lows

What is agape?

Selfless, compassionate love

What is storge?

Slow, peaceful, evolving love

What are the five love languages?

Words of affirmation, quality time, gifts, acts of service, physical touch

What is trust?

A sense of comfort and reliability in others

What is credibility?

Believability—not the same as trust

What are the four parts of trust capacity?

Trusting yourself, being reliable, relying on others, trusting others

What is competence trust?

Trust in someone’s abilitie

What is contractual trust?

Trust that someone will keep promises

What is communication trust?

Trust in honesty and openness

What happens when trust is lost?

Relationships weaken or break down

How can trust be rebuilt?

Acknowledge, process emotions, support, take responsibility, forgive, move on

What are strong ties?

Close, meaningful relationships

What are weak ties?

More casual or distant relationships

Are relationships always chosen?

No—some are voluntary, others are not

Why do people enter relationships?

Avoid loneliness, intimacy, finances, distraction, social pressure, self-esteem

What is an abusive relationship?

One that is physically, emotionally, or mentally harmful

What is domestic violence?

Controlling or abusive behavior between people (16+)

What is attraction?

A feeling of being drawn to someone

What is Social Exchange Theory?

Relationships are based on cost-benefit analysis

What is Equity Theory?

Satisfaction comes from fairness in give-and-take

What role do similarities play?

More important for long-term relationships

What is physical proximity?

Being physically near someone increases connection

What is self-disclosure?

Sharing personal information

What is Social Penetration Theory?

Relationships deepen through increased self-disclosure

What are the stages of relationships?

Initiating → Experimenting → Intensifying → Integrating → Bonding → Differentiating → Circumscribing → Stagnating → Avoiding → Terminating

What are dialectical tensions?

Conflicts between opposing needs in relationships

Examples of dialectical tensions?

Connection vs. separateness

Openness vs. privacy

Predictability vs. novelty

Dependence vs. autonomy

What are the four attachment styles?

Secure

Insecure avoidant

Insecure ambivalent

Disorganized