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What does a meta-analysis reveal about self-disclosure?
What does a meta-analysis reveal about self-disclosure?
Women self-disclose more than men, especially to other women.
Women self-disclose more than men, especially to other women.
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What term does Gottman use to describe the most destructive communication patterns that predict divorce?
What term does Gottman use to describe the most destructive communication patterns that predict divorce?
The Four Horsemen
Contempt is characterized by a sense of __________ shown through sarcasm, mocking, or disrespect.
Contempt is characterized by a sense of __________ shown through sarcasm, mocking, or disrespect.
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Match the following communication styles with their descriptions:
Match the following communication styles with their descriptions:
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What aspect of communication does Gottman argue is more impactful on relationships?
What aspect of communication does Gottman argue is more impactful on relationships?
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The frequency of the Four Horsemen is not important in predicting relationship outcomes.
The frequency of the Four Horsemen is not important in predicting relationship outcomes.
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What research-based organization was founded by a husband-wife team focused on relationship advice?
What research-based organization was founded by a husband-wife team focused on relationship advice?
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What is self-disclosure in the context of relationships?
What is self-disclosure in the context of relationships?
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Self-disclosure becomes more intimate as relationships develop.
Self-disclosure becomes more intimate as relationships develop.
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In the first stage of self-disclosure, what type of information do people typically share?
In the first stage of self-disclosure, what type of information do people typically share?
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In communication, the centripetal force helps to ________ relationships.
In communication, the centripetal force helps to ________ relationships.
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Match the stages of self-disclosure with the type of information shared:
Match the stages of self-disclosure with the type of information shared:
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According to the social penetration theory, self-disclosure progresses through stages. Which stage involves sharing personal opinions?
According to the social penetration theory, self-disclosure progresses through stages. Which stage involves sharing personal opinions?
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Self-disclosure is a one-sided process where only one person reveals information.
Self-disclosure is a one-sided process where only one person reveals information.
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What theory describes the ways in which relationships grow increasingly more intimate through self-disclosure?
What theory describes the ways in which relationships grow increasingly more intimate through self-disclosure?
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The ________ forces are viewed as challenges to maintaining relationships.
The ________ forces are viewed as challenges to maintaining relationships.
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Which of the following behaviors is an example of stonewalling?
Which of the following behaviors is an example of stonewalling?
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Arguing and fighting in a relationship is considered detrimental regardless of how it is managed.
Arguing and fighting in a relationship is considered detrimental regardless of how it is managed.
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What are two potential negative outcomes associated with stonewalling in relationships?
What are two potential negative outcomes associated with stonewalling in relationships?
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Gottman's research emphasizes the importance of ______ in relationship health.
Gottman's research emphasizes the importance of ______ in relationship health.
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What is a major limitation of Gottman's research on communication and relationships?
What is a major limitation of Gottman's research on communication and relationships?
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Match the following Gottman's Four Horsemen with their descriptions:
Match the following Gottman's Four Horsemen with their descriptions:
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Self-disclosure is a key element in maintaining healthy relationships.
Self-disclosure is a key element in maintaining healthy relationships.
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Identify one factor, besides communication, that can affect the quality of a relationship.
Identify one factor, besides communication, that can affect the quality of a relationship.
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Study Notes
Communication in Relationships
- Communication is crucial for relationship formation and maintenance.
- It acts as a centripetal force, preventing centrifugal forces from pulling relationships apart.
- Communication style significantly influences relationship quality.
- Self-disclosure is a key process in close relationships.
Self-Disclosure
- Self-disclosure involves revealing personal information.
- It's a gradual process, not immediate.
- It's a mutual exchange of intimate information.
- Altman & Taylor's social penetration theory describes how relationships grow more intimate.
- Self-disclosure progresses through stages (superficial, moderate, intimate, core).
Communication Styles
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Gottman Institute research shows communication style impacts relationship stability.
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Their Love Lab studies tracked married couples for decades to analyze communication patterns.
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Accurate predictions for relationship outcomes (up to 90%) based on couples' communication.
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Negative communication styles are destructive and major predictors of divorce/separation.
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The "Four Horsemen of the Relationship Apocalypse" are criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling.
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Criticism: attacking partner's character.
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Contempt: expressing superiority.
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Defensiveness: blaming others, denying responsibility.
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Stonewalling: withdrawing, avoiding conflict.
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Communication is about more than just what is said but how it is communicated.
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Facial expressions and tone contribute to actual message.
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Gottman's research: crucial to understand patterns of communication to predict relationships.
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Observing couples in controlled settings, using physiological measurements.
Meta-Analysis of Self-Disclosure on Liking
- Those who disclose more are more liked.
- People share more with those they like.
- Intimacy of disclosure strongly impacts liking.
- Depth of disclosure influences liking more than breadth of disclosure.
- Gender differences exist in self-disclosure: Women disclose more than men to other women.
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Explore the vital role of communication in building and maintaining relationships. This quiz delves into self-disclosure, stages of intimacy, and various communication styles that impact relationship quality and stability. Learn how effective communication acts as a centripetal force against relationship challenges.
