Close Encounters: Communication in Relationships 6th Edition

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 1: Conceptualizing Relational Communication: Definitions and Principles Chapter Outline I. The Field of Personal Relationships: A Brief History A. Contributions of Interpersonal Communication Research 1. The earliest research in this area dates to the 1950s but interpersonal communication research began

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 10: Staying Close: Maintaining Relationships Chapter Outline I. Defining Relational Maintenance People usually try to maintain and mend their relationships with others through contact and communication. Keeping relationship in existence: Although some relationships are kept in existence through

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 11: Coping With Conflict: When Relational Partners Disagree Chapter Outline I. Conflict in Relationships A. Defining Conflict 1. When people think about conflict in their relationships, they usually imagine angry voices, name-calling, and relationship problems. Conflict is more synonymous with

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 12: Influencing Each Other: Dominance and Power Plays in Relationships Chapter Outline I. Defining Power and Related Terms Power refers to an individuals ability to control or influence others to do what the individual wants, as well as a

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 13: Hurting the Ones we Love: Relational Transgressions Chapter Outline I. Hurt Feelings in Relationships A. Relational Transgressions 1. Relational transgressions occur when people violate implicit or explicit relational rules. Implicit rules are not formally stated or agreed upon, but

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 14: Healing the Hurt: Relationship Repair and Reconciliation Chapter Outline I. The Investment Model of Relationship-Maintaining Behavior Extension of interdependence theory: According to Thibaut and Kelleys interdependence theory, relational partners become interdependent and committed to one another through the

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 15: Ending Relationships: Disengagement and Termination Chapter Outline I. Why Relationships End A. Infidelity and Interest in a Third Party 1. Also a primary reason why dating partners break up, sexual infidelity is one of the most hurtful and unforgivable

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 2: Communicating Identity: The Social Self Chapter Outline I. The Development of Personal Identity: A. Defining Identity 1. We define identity as the person we think we are and communicate to others. 2. Identity management occurs when we try to

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 3: Drawing People Together: Forces of Social Attraction Chapter Outline I. Attraction A. Types of Attraction 1. Physical Attraction a. Physical attraction occurs when we are drawn to someone because of their looks, whether it is someones body, eyes, hair,

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 4: Making Sense of Our World: Managing Uncertainty and Expectancy Violations Chapter Outline I. What is Uncertainty? Lack of information increases uncertainty: When we receive information that reduces uncertainty, we are more confident that we understand ourselves, other people,

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 5: Changing Relationships: Stages, Turning Points, and Dialectics Chapter Outline I. Communication Skills Skill in Relationship Initiation o People skilled in relationship initiation know how to approach others and make good first impressions. o They feel comfortable introducing themselves

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 6: Revealing and Hiding Ourselves: Self-Disclosure and Privacy Chapter Outline I. Self-Disclosure A. Dimensions of Self-Disclosure 1. Depth and Breadth a. Depth refers to how personal or deep the communication is whereas breadth captures how many topics a person feels

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 7: Communicating Closeness: Affection, Immediacy, and Social Support Chapter Outline I. Closeness in Relationships A. Physical Closeness 1. Physical closeness refers to the amount of spatial proximity and physical contact people have. 2. Spending time with someone and sexual interaction

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 8: Making a Love Connection: Styles of Love and Attachment Chapter Outline I. What Is Love? A. Loving Versus Liking 1. Liking is not necessarily loving: Loving is more than an abundance of liking, and loving and liking are related

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Lecture Notes Chapter 9: Communicating Sexually: The Closest Physical Encounter Chapter Outline I. Sexual Attitudes A. Sexual Attitudes Before and After the Sexual Revolution 1. Attitudes toward sexuality, particularly premarital and female sexuality, became increasingly liberal in the United States during the 20th

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 5: Changing Relationships: Stages, Turning Points, and Dialectics 1. What are some of the ways you experience difficulties initiating relationships? What are some of your

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 7: Communicating Closeness: Affection, Immediacy, and Social Support 1. In what ways can physical, emotional, and relational closeness seem similar to each other in how

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 2: Communicating Identity: The Social Self 1. How do social media affect our self-presentation? What is most/least important when putting our identities out for everyone

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 9: Communicating Sexually: The Closest Physical Encounter 1. What role does sex play in relationships? What aspects do hookups, friends with benefits, cyber- sexuality, or sex

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 1: Conceptualizing Relational Communication: Definitions and Principles 1. In your text, Fitness suggests, Human beings are fundamentally social animals who depend utterly upon one another

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 11: Coping With Conflict: When Relational Partners Disagree 1. Think about your long-term relationships. What types of disagreements do you have with these relational partners?

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 3: Drawing People Together: Forces of Social Attraction 1. Think about three people in your social network. Recall from Chapter 1 the types of relationships

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 15: Ending Relationships: Disengagement and Termination 1. Think back to a time after a breakup with a partner when both you and the other party

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 14: Healing the Hurt: Relationship Repair and Reconciliation 1. Think back to hurtful events that you have experienced in the past. Why did you forgive

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 13: Hurting the Ones We Love: Relational Transgressions 1. Think about a time when a relational partner was jealous of you having a relationship with

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 12: Influencing Each Other: Dominance and Power Plays in Relationships 1. Think about whom you consider the three most powerful famous people. Now think about

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 8: Making a Love Connection: Styles of Love and Attachment 1. How would you distinguish love from liking? How have you misinterpreted love and liking?

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 4: Making Sense of Our World: Managing Uncertainty and Expectancy Violations 1. How does it feel when you are unable to predict or explain someones

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 6: Revealing and Hiding Ourselves: Self-Disclosure and Privacy 1. Think about times when you felt uncomfortable because you engaged in too much or too little

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Discussion Questions Chapter 10: Staying Close: Maintaining Relationships 1. What does equity mean to you in a relationship? How is this understanding different than equality? How does this

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 1: Conceptualizing Relational Communication: Definitions and Principles Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. According to research cited in the text, when people interact with others, the most common topics involve ______. A. the weather, current events, and work B. movies, pets,

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 2: Communicating Identity: The Social Self Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Compared to prior generations, the current generation Y, also called millennials, is ______. A. less sexually active B. lacking in confidence C. more narcissistic D. less preoccupied with image

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 3: Drawing People Together: Forces of Social Attraction Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Vivian enjoys working with Chris on class projects, and she admires how hardworking he is. What kind of attraction does Vivian feel for Chris? A. social attraction

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 4: Making Sense of Our World: Managing Uncertainty and Expectancy Violations Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following statements best reflects the first and most central principle of uncertainty reduction theory? A. People are motivated to seek information

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 5: Changing Relationships: Stages, Turning Points, and Dialectics Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Chloe and Aidan have known one another for several years, but gradually theyve begun to get closer and have moved their relationship to a romantic level. Theyve

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 6: Revealing and Hiding Ourselves: Self-Disclosure and Privacy Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Someone wearing a religious necklace could be disclosing something about his or her religious beliefs. Someone posting pictures of their significant other is disclosing relationship information. However,

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 7: Communicating Closeness: Affection, Immediacy, and Social Support Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Centuries ago, humans needed other people to help them gather food and protect them if attacked. Today, we still need people to help us survive daily life.

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 8: Making a Love Connection: Styles of Love and Attachment Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following is a component related to love rather than liking? A. affection B. enjoyable interaction C. motivation D. respect Ans: C Learning

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 9: Communicating Sexually: The Closest Physical Encounter Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Scholars suggest that the most satisfying sex takes place in ______ relationships. A. hookup B. short-term, intense C. friends with benefits D. long-term, romantic Ans: D Learning Objective:

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 10: Staying Close: Maintaining Relationships Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following was discussed in the textbook as a way of defining relational maintenance? A. keeping a relationship in existence B. keeping a relationship in disrepair C. keeping

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 11: Coping With Conflict: When Relational Partners Disagree Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following best represents the definition of conflict provided in the text? A. verbal aggressiveness B. the four horsemen of the apocalypse C.

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 12: Influencing Each Other: Dominance and Power Plays in Relationships Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. ______ refers to an individuals ability to influence others to do what the individual wants, as well as an individuals ability to resist the influence

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 13: Hurting the Ones We Love: Relational Transgressions Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Researchers who have studied hurt and pain in relationships have discovered a paradoxical nature about hurt. Which of the following statements represents that nature? A. The people

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 14: Healing the Hurt: Relationship Repair and Reconciliation Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. Which of the following individuals has a high quality of alternatives? A. Gabriel, whose parents have a great relationship B. Dominic, who would enjoy being

Guerrero, Close Encounters, 6e SAGE Publishing, 2021 Chapter 15: Ending Relationships: Disengagement and Termination Test Bank Multiple Choice 1. According to research by Blumstein and Schwartz (1983), which of the following types of relationships are most likely to break up? A. heterosexual marriages B. gay male couples C.