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Definition of Interpersonal Relationships
What are interpersonal relationships?
Sets of expectations that two people have for each other based on their interactions.
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Stages of Relationship Development
How are interpersonal relationships formed?
Through communication in face-to-face or other forms of interactions.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What are the stages of relationship development?
Stages typically include initiation, experimentation, intensifying, integration, and bonding.
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Characteristics of Acquaintances
How do interactions with acquaintances typically manifest?
They are more sociable in nature.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What is the focus of Stage 3 in relationship development?
Maintaining a relationship.
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Stages of Relationship Development
How can Stage 1 of a relationship begin?
In face-to-face settings or online environments.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What is an example of 'I-Thou' communication?
Two best friends sharing their personal problems with each other.
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Trust in Interpersonal Relationships
What can cause a romantic relationship to abruptly end?
Misunderstandings, quarrels, physical abuse, or unfaithfulness.
What happens to the sizes of the panes as you disclose and give feedback?
They reduce or increase, reflecting changes in relationships.
What does a smaller blind spot indicate in the context of relationships?
It indicates that others don’t know much about the person.
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Characteristics of Acquaintances
What are some examples of acquaintances in our lives?
School friends, university friends, roommates, National Service friends, childhood friends.
What effect did Linda's increased interaction have on her Johari Window?
It increased her open area and made the secret and unknown areas smaller.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What is Stage 1 of relationship development?
Beginning a relationship, where two individuals meet and get to know each other.
What is the effect of disclosing more information about yourself?
The secret pane becomes smaller and the open pane grows larger.
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Characteristics of Intimate Relationships
What are the two categories of intimate relationships?
Platonic relationship and romantic relationship.
What does the 'Blind' pane in the Johari Window represent?
Information about yourself that the other individual knows but you do not.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What innate human need do interpersonal relationships help satisfy?
The need to feel connected with others.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
How does I – You Communication differ from interactions with acquaintances?
It can be more personal, such as discussing work-related matters with a boss.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
What are the three classifications of interpersonal relationships?
Acquaintances, Friends, Intimates.
What does the 'Secret' pane in the Johari Window represent?
Information about yourself that you know but the other individual does not.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What do people do in 'I-Thou' communication?
They acknowledge each other as unique human beings and accept them in totality.
In the context of Linda's new job, what areas are larger due to limited knowledge from her co-workers?
The unknown and secret areas.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What is I – You Communication?
A type of interaction where people acknowledge one another as more than objects but do not fully engage as unique individuals.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
How did Linda's co-workers perceive her initially?
They found her very shy and elusive.
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Characteristics of Acquaintances
Can you give examples of acquaintances?
Security guard, cleaner, cashier, waiter, postman, bus/taxi driver, or a new classmate.
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Characteristics of Acquaintances
How are interactions with acquaintances typically characterized?
Interactions are rather formal and impersonal.
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Characteristics of Friendships
What defines friends in interpersonal relationships?
People with whom we have voluntarily negotiated more personal relationships.
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Characteristics of Intimate Relationships
What defines intimate relationships?
Close, personal friends with high interdependence, commitment, disclosure, understanding, affection, and trust.
What is the Johari Window?
A model to understand the nature of disclosure and feedback in interpersonal relationships.
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Trust in Interpersonal Relationships
What is essential for a relationship to become and remain intimate?
Trust between both individuals.
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Stages of Relationship Development
Can Stage 2 develop through online interactions?
Yes, it can develop via face-to-face settings or through online interactions.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What is 'I – You Communication'?
A more personal form of communication that acknowledges the other person.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What type of information is included in 'open' disclosure?
Information that you disclose or that is observed by the other individual.
How is information in the 'Unknown' pane discovered?
It is discovered by accident, often when trying something new.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
How does the level of intimacy affect communication?
We communicate differently based on the level of intimacy we feel toward the other party.
How does the 'Blind' pane change as you receive feedback?
It becomes smaller while the open pane grows larger.
What is the Johari Window model?
A tool used to understand self-awareness and mutual understanding in relationships.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
How do Platonic Relationships typically evolve?
Some friends may develop into platonic relationships voluntarily over time.
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Stages of Relationship Development
How can individuals demonstrate affection in a relationship?
By offering words and actions that show affection and respect.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What are the four stages of relationships?
1. Beginning a relationship, 2. Developing a relationship, 3. Maintaining a relationship, 4. De-escalating/Ending a relationship.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What happens in Stage 4 of relationship development?
De-escalating or ending a relationship.
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Trust in Interpersonal Relationships
What occurs if one individual proves untrustworthy?
The other individual shares less, leading to decreased intimacy over time.
How does the 'Blind' pane change as you receive feedback?
The blind pane becomes smaller and the open pane grows larger.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
What are the types of relationships discussed in interpersonal communication?
Various forms including friendships, family relationships, and romantic relationships.
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Characteristics of Acquaintances
What defines acquaintances?
People we do not know well, often only by name, with limited surface-level conversations.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What is the importance of disclosure in interpersonal relationships?
It fosters trust and deeper connections between individuals.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
What are common examples of Platonic Relationships?
Best friends, besties, buddies, companions.
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Characteristics of Friendships
What factors can cause friendships to fade away?
Physical separation or disagreements/conflicts.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What is the nature of communication in Stage 1?
It is usually formal and polite, focusing on general surface information.
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Characteristics of Friendships
What is a common aspect of communication among friends?
Some exchange of personal information.
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Stages of Relationship Development
How do individuals feel as their relationship develops in Stage 2?
They feel more relaxed and at ease with each other.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What behavior may increase as a relationship de-escalates?
Engaging in more selfish behavior.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What is 'I – It Communication'?
A form of communication where people are treated impersonally, almost as objects.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
How do we often treat people in 'I – It Communication'?
As instruments to fulfill our needs rather than as individuals.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What did Linda try to do after receiving feedback from her co-workers?
She tried to be more talkative and interacted more with others.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What is 'I-Thou' communication?
The rarest kind of relationship, regarded as the highest form of human interaction where individuals communicate in deeply intimate ways.
What happens to the 'Secret' pane when you disclose information?
It moves to the open pane and becomes smaller.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What is required for 'I-Thou' communication?
Opening ourselves fully and trusting the other individual to accept us as we are.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
What characterizes a Romantic Relationship?
A relationship between two individuals who are sexually attracted to each other, involving intimacy and personal information sharing.
Who created the Johari Window?
Joe Luft and Harry Ingham in 1970.
What are the four panes of the Johari Window?
Open, Secret, Blind, Unknown.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What characterizes 'I – It Communication'?
A more impersonal form of communication.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What does 'I – Thou Communication' entail?
A deep, meaningful connection that transcends mere interaction.
What is the 'Unknown' pane in the Johari Window?
Information about yourself that neither you nor the other individual knows.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
Can you give an example of I – You Communication?
Striking a conversation about the weather while waiting at a bus stop.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What is a common behavior when encountering a beggar during a meal?
Looking away or waving them off, which shows a lack of acknowledgment.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
What defines a Platonic Relationship?
A close relationship between two individuals who are not sexually attracted to each other, often involving personal information exchange.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What was the outcome of Linda's effective interaction with her colleagues?
She could perform well in the office and reveal her real capacity.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What is disclosure in the context of interpersonal relationships?
The process of revealing confidential information.
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Characteristics of Friendships
What kind of support do friends provide to each other?
Help, comfort, and support.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What is a crucial aspect of forgiveness in maintaining a relationship?
Forgiving each other of minor wrongdoings.
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Trust in Interpersonal Relationships
How is trust defined in the context of relationships?
Placing confidence in the other person, often involving some risk.
What is the size of the open area when co-workers know little about Linda?
The open area will be small.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
Give an example of 'I – It Communication'.
A parking attendant directing you while reversing your car.
What does the 'Blind' pane in the Johari Window represent?
Information about yourself that the other individual knows but you do not.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What does 'I – It Communication' fail to acknowledge?
The humanity and existence of other people.
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Characteristics of Friendships
What can happen to acquaintances over time?
Some may become friends voluntarily.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What is feedback in interpersonal communication?
The verbal and nonverbal responses to communication.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
What are common examples of Romantic Relationships?
Boyfriend/girlfriend, husband/wife, partner.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What are the three ways of communicating according to philosopher Martin Buber?
I – It Communication, I – You Communication, I – Thou Communication.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What does 'open' disclosure represent in interpersonal relationships?
Information about yourself that both you and the other individual know.
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Definition of Interpersonal Relationships
What are interpersonal relationships?
Connections between individuals that involve communication and interaction.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
What are some ways of communicating in interpersonal relationships?
Verbal communication, non-verbal cues, active listening, and feedback.
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Communication Styles in Relationships
In I – You Communication, how do individuals recognize each other?
They affirm each other's existence but recognize them primarily within their roles.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
How are relationships formed according to Parks (2006)?
Relationships are made through communication with others.
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Importance of Disclosure and Feedback
What enables a relationship to progress through different phases?
The disclosure and feedback between the two individuals.
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Characteristics of Friendships
What activities do friends typically engage in together?
Hanging out, having meals, spending time, and carrying out activities together.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What does sacrificing in a relationship involve?
Putting one's own needs or desires on hold to attend to the needs of the other individual.
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Stages of Relationship Development
How do relationships change over time?
Every relationship develops and changes regardless of whether it is with an acquaintance, a friend, or an intimate partner.
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Trust in Interpersonal Relationships
What happens when one individual keeps the trust of the other?
The relationship becomes more intimate as more personal information is shared.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
What can cause a Platonic Relationship to end?
Misunderstandings, quarrels, or personal clashes.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What types of questions are typically asked in Stage 1?
Questions about name, where you live, how many siblings, where you study/work, hobbies, etc.
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships
How do Romantic Relationships typically develop?
Some friends may develop into romantic relationships voluntarily over time.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What is a sign of decreased communication in a relationship?
Communication decreases significantly.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What is Stage 2 of relationship development?
Developing a relationship, where individuals disclose more and feel a deepening psychological closeness.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What kind of physical contact may increase in Stage 2?
High-fives, hugs, holding hands, sitting closer together, leaning toward each other.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What behavior may indicate a relationship is ending?
Spending less time together and avoiding each other.
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Stages of Relationship Development
What can lead to the end of a relationship?
Failure to actively engage in maintaining the relationship.
