Communicating with Friends and Family
Can online communicating be less anxiety provoking?
Yes, online communicating can be more comfortable and easier to open up rather than being anxious in person.
What are types of friendships?
A. short term vs long term
B. Doing oriented vs being oriented
C. low disclosure vs high disclosure and frequent contact vs occasional
D. All of the Above
D. All of the above
What is a longing relationship between siblings?
Longing relationship is when siblings usually admire and respect one another but interact less frequently.
How long does it take for friendships to develop according to a researcher?
50 hours of quality time
True
What factors influence communication in friends and family relationships?
Cultural values, social roles, and a strong friendship
What are three important qualities in friendship ties?
1. Friends typically treat each other equally
2. People can have as many friends as they want
3. Friends are free to design relationships that suit their needs
Siblings that are indifferent towards one another are
Apathetic
Can differences strengthen a relationship when they are complementary?
Yes , they can because each partner's characteristics satisfy each others needs.
True or False: Can heterosexual men and women just be friends?
False, men and women in a recent underlying study said that sexual interest occurred but most were optimistic that the friendships can work
If a parent frequently uses the phrase, " because I said so," their parenting style is typically
Authoritarian
What's the difference between low obligation vs high obligation?
High obligation are for friendships that we would do anything for compared to high obligation friends for who we wouldn't.
What is the definition of apathetic siblings?
Apathetic siblings are indifferent towards one another and they communicate with one another only on special occasions.
What are three strategies of befriending a wide range of people?
A. Accept the awkward
B. Don't fixtate on differences
C. All of the above
D. Be approachable
C. All of the Above
True or False: Can communication between family and friends help establish a sense of mutual affection and resources with who you consider close?
True, communication is the key to a friendship/relationship in order to achieve affection and understanding
What did Robin Dunbar state about online communication ?
He states that more online communication isn't always better and people only have the mental and emotional energy to keep up with no more than 150 friends
Which term is used to describe the extent to which a friend knows personal or general information?
High Disclosure
What is the definition of hostile sibling relationships?
Hostile siblings often stop communicating with hard feelings attached or a sense of jealousy or resentment towards one another.
What is the social exchange theory?
Proposes that people invest in relationships in which the rewards are equal to or greater than the costs.
True or False: Can first impressions mislead?
True, because people gravitate to those whose interest and attitudes similar to their own
What are 3 ways to strengthen a relationship?
1. Validating and being appreciative
2. Give and take equally
3. Apologize and forgive
What is Martha Minnow's definition of family?
People who share affection and resources as a family and who think of themselves and present themselves as a family are a family
What are 3 good rules to maintain a strong sibling relationship?
1. Conflict management
2. Negotiate privacy rules
3. Listen to each other
What are three ways people evaluate friendship potential?
1. Seeing if you balance each other out
2. If you admire them
3. If you find the relationship awarding and have a lot in common
True or False: Can friendships build bridges?
True, friendship can build bridges but be gone by trust and understanding