Chapter 7

Is it simple to define interpersonal communication?

• True

• False

What is the process of revealing information about yourself to others that is not readily known by them?

We often engage in-

• dyads

• nication

• self-disclosure

• seperation

the need to have close connection with others as well as our need to have our own space and identity.

• Autonomey-Connection

• Novelty-Predictability

• Openness-Closedness

_____________ is the idea that we desire predictability as well as spontaneity in our relationships.

Openness-Closedness is...

• the process of exchange where there is desire and motivation on the part of those involved to get to know each other as individuals.

• the desire to be open and honest with others while at the same time not wanting to reveal every thing about yourself to someone else.

• the idea that we desire predictability as well as spontaneity in our relationships.

• the process of revealing information about yourself to others that is not readily known by them

What are some example(s) of self-disclosure?

• Telling someone that your white 

• Telling someone that your favorite food is pizza 

• Telling someone that you have naturally straight hair

• Telling someone that you have ADHD

Emotion regulation is the ability to reduce how intense an emotion feels

• True 

• False

Which one is self-concept important for?

• Social psychology

• Both

• Humanistic psychology

What are some strategies to resolve conflict?

• Dominating strategy

• Obliging style

• Compromising style

• Avoid

• Integrating