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Interpersonal Communication (factors that influence people's choice of…
Interpersonal Communication
interpersonal communication
is when people treat one another as unique individuals, regardless of context in which interaction takes place or number of people involved.
context
is where communication takes place.
time
is when we measure the quality of the relationship often by the length of time we spend together and the length of time we choose to spend together
intimacy
refers to the closeness of a relationship
there are 4 kinds of intimacy
physical intimac
y involves physical contact, hugging, kissing, dancing, sexual, etc.
intellectual intimacy
is about idea exchange
emotional intimacy
is when we share our feelings with another
spiritual intimacy
is when we share a connection beyond ourselves
affinity
is the degree to which we like each other or appreciate each other
control
is the degree to which parties have power to influence each other
factors that influence people's choice of relational partners
appearance
similarity
complimentary
reciprocal attraction
competence
disclosure
proximity
reward
instrumental talk
helps us "get things done" in our relationships
when we communicate to achieve
relational goals
, we are striving to maintain a positive relationship
we pursue
self-presentation goals
by adapting our communication in order to be perceived in particular ways
relationship cultures
are the climates established through interpersonal communication that are unique to the relational partners but based on larger cultural and social norms
relationship schemata
is the blueprints or plans that show the inner workings of a relationship