Relationships

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture notes provided.

Initiating Stage

The first stage of relationship development, characterized by initial impressions and superficial communication.

Experimenting Stage

The second stage of relationship development where individuals explore common interests and seek more information.

Intensifying Stage

The third stage of relationship development, marked by increased self-disclosure, affection, and commitment.

Integrating Stage

The fourth stage of relationship development, where partners merge their lives, routines, and social circles.

Bonding Stage

The final stage of relationship development, symbolized by a public declaration of commitment.

Differentiating Stage

The first stage of a relationship coming apart, marked by the first big differences or fights.

Circumscribing Stage

A stage in a deteriorating relationship characterized by reduced communication.

Stagnating Stage

A stage in a relationship where no progress is being made and a stalemate exists.

Avoidance Stage

A stage in a dissolving relationship where communication ceases, and partners actively avoid each other.

Termination Stage

The final stage of a relationship, marked by its ending, often leading to emotional reactions and potential obsession.

Social Exchange Theory

Theory that states relationship satisfaction is determined by the balance between costs and rewards.

Needs Theory

Fundamental interpersonal requirements are control, inclusion, and affection.

Autocrat

A person who likes to be in control and make all the decisions.

Abdicrat

A person who doesn't care about control and doesn't make any decisions.

Passive approach

Observing and gathering information without direct interaction.

Active approach

Engaging directly to learn about someone.

Interactive approach

Interacting with someone to assess compatibility and interest.

Sternberg's Love Triangle

A theory that describes love as a combination of intimacy, passion, and commitment.

Consummate Love

The ultimate form of love, involving passion, intimacy, and commitment.

Social Penetration Theory

Theory involves gradually sharing personal information to build intimacy.

Johari Window Model

A model that maps out self-awareness, inlcuding open self, blind self, hidden self, and unknown self.

Possessiveness

Controlling who you're allowed to wear and talk to, and dismissing family members.

Conflicts in Relationships

Inevitable; provides important insights, and can highlight issues needing to be addressed.

Policy Conflict

A conflict arising from disagreements over policies or procedures.

Fact Conflict

A conflict arising from differing perceptions or understandings of the facts.

Value Conflict

A conflict stemming from differing values or beliefs.

Ego Conflict

A conflict where ego gets in the way because the person thinks that have their way (Narcissistic trait).

Forcing (Conflict Resolution)

Imposing one's will on others to resolve a conflict.

Withdrawal (Conflict Resolution)

Avoiding a conflict by physically or emotionally removing oneself from the situation.

Accommodating (Conflict Resolution)

Satisfying your partner's needs by you're ignoring your own needs.

Compromise (Conflict Resolution)

A conflict resolution strategy in which each party gives up something to reach an agreement (win/lose).

Collaboration (Conflict Resolution)

Finding a solution that allows both parties to mutually benefit (win/win).

Forming

The stage where members get to know each other, define purpose.