Interpersonal Communication: chapter 9 Orton
Bonding
At this relationship stage, there may be a formal statement of commitment made between the two people and a realization that the relationship is now guided by specific rules and regulations established by custom or law.
Similarity
when people have something in common
Initiating
At this relationship stage, there is small talk. Attempts are made to open the channels of communication, and judgments are made about whether we want to proceed any further to a second meeting or conversation.
Integrating
At this stage in the relationship, the two people begin to change their perspective from "I" to "we." Their willingness to share more personal information increases and each person is also more vulnerable.
Integrating
At this stage of relationship formation, a deep commitment has formed and there is a strong sense that the relationship has its own identity:
Stagnating
At this stage, the relationship is no longer growing. There is no enthusiasm for maintaining the relationship. Communication between the parties is at a standstill.
Disclosure
Distancing yourself from a friend because you notice that the friend never reciprocates her/his thoughts and feelings like you do reflects which of the reasons we choose relationships?
circumscribing
During this stage of Knapp's relationship termination model, couples begin to decrease both the quality and frequency of their interactions.
Differentiating
Elizabeth and Aaron had been married for 6 months when Elizabeth started to feel dissatisfied in their relationship. Although Aaron was a nice person and fun to be around, he didn't like to help with the cooking or cleaning. Elizabeth preferred having a neat and tidy kitchen, but Aaron was fine with letting the dishes go a day before cleaning them up. Elizabeth's dissatisfaction would fall into the ____________ stage of Knapp's model of relationship stages:
Avoiding
If Cal states, "I've been really busy with work lately and can't see you," when in actuality he has plenty of time it could be illustrative of which relational stage?
initiating
If Laura says to George, "Hi. I'm Laura. Are you a friend of the bride or the groom?" her statements represent conversations typically found in which stage in the lifecycle of a relationship?
Stagnating
If you've ever been in a relationship in which you just felt like you were "going through the motions," you have experienced the ___________ stage of Knapp's model.
initiating
In which stage of relational development is the communication usually very brief and follows conventional formulas?
Stagnation
Jacob and Ron are feeling bored with their relationship. They're unenthusiastically going through the motions. Which relational stage are Jacob and Ron in?
stagnation
Jacob and Ron are feeling bored with their relationship. They're unenthusiastically going through the motions. Which relational stage are Jacob and Ron in?
Intensifying
Jerry was so excited to receive a big promotion at work that he immediately wanted to share the news with his girlfriend because he sees everything that affects him as also affecting their relationship. Jerry's interaction with his girlfriend illustrates that they are at the __________ stage of Knapp's model of relationship stages.
Proximity
Juan found that, after just one term at college, he had become friends with many of the students in his engineering program. They had many classes together and often studied together for exams and assignments. We can say that Juan's friendships were based on:
proximity
Juan found that, after just one term at college, he had become friends with many of the students in his engineering program. They had many classes together and often studied together for exams and assignments. We can say that Juan's friendships were based on:
Intensifying
Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and both women often talk at lunch together about their current romances, problems with family, and apartment issues. Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together. Which relationship stage are they in?
Bonding
Marriage licenses are found in which stage of relational development?
circumscribing
Monique and Blake had been living together for some time when things in their relationship took a turn for the worse. They began avoiding discussing their problems and only talked about safe, superficial topics. According to Knapp's model of relationship stages, Blake and Monique are at the _____ stage.
Differentiating
Needing to reestablish their individual identities is indicative of which relational stage?
Experimenting
On your first date with Wendy, you engaged in small talk for several hours and learned about her taste in music and movies as well as her hobbies. According to Knapp's stage model, you and Wendy are at the _______ stage.
Avoiding
Sal and Chris do what is necessary to ensure they do not have to be in one another's presence. Even being in the same room is unpleasant. According to Knapp's model, it can be said that the two individuals are at the _________ stage of their relationship.
proximity
The fact that we are likely to choose a mate with whom we frequently cross paths often points to which reason for forming relationships?
Terminating
The final steps to end the relationship.
complementary
The old saying "opposites attract" suggests which reason for forming relationships?
Social Exchange Theory
The theory that explains relationship development using an economic model is:
Integrating
When partners begin to refer to themselves as "we," they have moved into which relational stage?
