Proxemics
Define "Proxemics"
Proxemics is the study or knowledge of social distances, or how much space we place between one another
Briefly explain gender differences with eye contact, as explained in our textbook.
Women make eye contact more and maintain it longer than men. Men tend to avert their eyes when speaking with other men and don't hold eye contact as long as women.
When should you dissolve a friendship?
When the relationship/friendship becomes destructive or overly competitive, such as a betrayal of confidence or other negative behavior that becomes a repeated pattern of behavior.
Describe Attachment Theory.
It posits that we develop attachment, or dependent relationships, to one or more primary caregivers to be properly socialized and have normal emotional development.
In the American animated series, King of the Hill, Hank Hill became disillusioned with which former US President after realizing he had a weak handshake?
George W Bush (President from 2000-2008)
Which proximal distance is characterized by words playing a minor role, a lack of direct eye contact, and is not considered proper for strangers in public?
Intimate Distance
Briefly explain gender differences with the attitude of "love at first sight," according to the textbook.
Men are more likely than women to believe in love at first sight.
Our brain releases hormones that positively reinforce social behavior, such as oxytocin, endogenous opioids, and vasopressin. This physically encourages us to engage in positive social behaviors.
Briefly describe Mania (Manic Love).
Characterized by extreme highs and lows, a fear of losing love, often possessive and obsessive, could involve a poor self-image or self-worth, jealousy, and a willingness to ignore issues or danger signs in a relationship.
What is the Sunken Cost Theory/Fallacy?
The idea that because you've invested so much of a resource (attention, time, money, etc.) into a relationship or project you cannot leave it until you've recuperated your losses, even when there is little to no guarantee that will happen.
Which proximal distance is defined by the limitations of your physical control over others and is often defined by how far you can extend your arms?
Personal Distance
Briefly explain gender differences with body posture, according to Amy Cuddy's TED Talk.
Women tend to make themselves smaller, raise their hands closer to their bodies, and generally exhibit what is considered less powerful body language when compared to men.
Friendship, as defined by the textbook, is an interpersonal relationship that includes two mutual parts. What are they?
Mutual productivity, Mutual positive regard
What is the term meaning the opposite of Similarity, the pattern of liking people who are very much like you, according to the textbook?
Complementarity ("opposites attract")
Explain "Civil Inattention"
Respectfully not paying attention to people in certain social situations, such as leaving people alone in a crowded elevator or train
Which proximal distance is defined by the distance at which you try to keep dangers away or the space people tend to make when gathering in a crowd around a public figure?
Public Distance
Briefly explain gender differences with how we flirt online, according to the textbook.
Women will flirty by stressing physical attributes, while men will flirt by stressing their socioeconomic status.
Describe the difference between the "Involvement" and "Close and Intimate Friendship" stages of friendship, according to the textbook.
Involvement allows you to communicate with confidence and you have developed a genuinely positive attitude towards the person, whereas Close and Intimate makes you more other-oriented, making you more willing to sacrifice for the friend. You also view them as a true equal.
Briefly describe Storage Love.
"Familial Love:" lacks passion and intensity, a more companionable relationship with someone whom you can share interests and activities, develops more slowly, gradual process of unfolding thoughts and feelings
According to American Journalist Terry Gross, what is the secret to being a good conversationalist?
Curiosity
Which proximal distance is defined by strong eye contact and a generally louder voice than usual?
Social Distance
Briefly explain gender differences with their beliefs in why a relationship ended.
Men tend to end relationships to leave for another partner far less frequently than women, both tend to recall only pleasant memories at the same rate, both perceive the reason the relationship ended fairly equally, Men tend to daydream more about a lost partner than women after a breakup.
During a first encounter in developing a friendship, why does the textbook recommend avoiding something called "overexposure?"
Overexposure is when you focus too much on your nonverbals, causing you to show an excess of nonverbal behavior or indirect communication. You should establish nonverbal briefly and then move onto more direct communication to let your intentions be known.
Researchers found that online relationships are just as stable as face-to-face relationships for how long, according to the textbook?
2 years
Define Masking.
Masking is the process of hiding one's true personality to better conform to social or societal pressures, abuse, or harassment.