the process of reducing uncertainty about each other
What is the uncertainty reduction theory?
100
Behaviors that serve to continue (maintain or retain) your relationship
What is relationship maintenance?
100
Not wanting to be alone
What is fear?
100
Be polite and cheerful; avoid criticism; and compromise even when it means self-sacrifice.
What is to be nice?
100
introducing yourself, ice-breakers, and 21 questions are examples of ______
What is the uncertainty reduction theory?
200
Developed relationships based on who you think can be rewarding and are on the same socio-economic level
What is the attraction theory?
200
Retaining the semblance of a relationship to prevent dissimulation of a relationship
What is to keep the relationship intact?
200
You love each other and you want to preserve your relationship, and you do not find other couplings as inviting or potentially enjoyable
What is emotional attachment?
200
Engage in direct discussion and listen to the other person. Make interactions pleasant and upbeat.
What is to be open and positive?
200
Anna Nicole Smith marrying an elderly billionaire is an example of_______
What is the social exchange theory?
300
These things change the longer you're in a relationship
What is the rules theory?
300
Preventing the relationship from moving too far toward either less or greater intimacy
What is to keep the relationship at its present stage?
300
Easier to be in your current relationship then to find a new one
What is convenience?
300
Engage in "small talk", remain open and honest, respond constructively to a conflict (even when your partner is not)
What is communicate?
300
Keep a male or female friend in the "friend-zone" is an example of ______
What is keeping the relationship at its present stage?
400
Developing a relationship that is profitable
What is the social exchange theory?
400
Maintaining an appropriate balance between rewards and penalties in a relationship
What is to keep the relationship satisfying?
400
Some relationships are maintained because change is too much work
What is inertia?
400
Assure the other person of the significance of your relationship and spend time with each other doing things.
What is give assurances and share joint activities?
400
Working out together is an example of _____
What is sharing joint activities?
500
Relationships in which the ratio of rewards and costs are the same for each partner
What is the equity theory?
500
_____(gender) are more likely to communicate over email than ______(gender)
What is women and men?
500
_____ provide a socially-acceptable excuse for a couple to stay together to cover the real reason-convenience, financial stability, fear of being alone, etc
What is children?
500
Work on making yourself look especially good and attractive to the other person.
What is focus on improving yourself?
500
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt probably won't divorce because they have so many ____