COMM 100- 9-11

1. A small, independent group that has a link, affiliation, or association with a larger group.

• baby group

• inside group

• microgroup

• pair

the exchange of information with those who are alike culturally, linguistically, and/or geographically.

• intercultural communication

• interpersonal communication

• intrapersonal communication

• group communication

Personal relationships are influenced by:

• rules,

  relationship dialectics,

  surrounding contexts

• live laugh love

• norms, behaviors, expectations

Information exchange decreases in both depth and breadth during this stage of relational de-escalation

• differentiating

• circumscribing

• stagnating

• termination

This theory weighs the pros and cons of a relationship (costs + rewards)

• social exchange theory

• attribution theory

• uncertainty reduction theory

• attachment style

Janelle wants to be with Aaron all the time, and Aaron prefers to be alone most of the time. What relational dialectic is being described.

• novelty/ predictability

• openness/closedness

• autonomy/connection

______ are formed from how we were raised by our caretakers, and serve as models as to how we will behave in relationships as adults.

• life scripts

• attachment styles

• direct definition

• reflected appraisal

One's perception of rules, roles, and attitudes endorsed by community is shaped by ______

• particular others

• generalized others

• physical self

• social self

Mary is constantly bringing down Jen, she criticizes her and talks badly about her behind her back. What type of friend is this?

• upper

• downer

• vulture