Interpersonal Evaluations and Relationships

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What are the stages of relationship development?

  • Continuous interaction (correct)
  • Relational repair strategies
  • Evaluation
  • Attraction (correct)

Interpersonal attraction is influenced by similarity and physical proximity.

True (A)

What is one of the common signs that show a relationship is over?

Aggressive behavior

Physical proximity and ______ are often the reasons how people meet and begin relationships.

<p>timing</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can affect the initial interactions between individuals?

<p>Physical attributes (A), Previous experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why might individuals tend to reject others they perceive as unattractive?

<p>Because they believe they can do better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their descriptions related to interpersonal attraction:

<p>Physical Attributes = Influence evaluations and initial attraction First Impressions = Crucial in developing relationships Aggressive Behavior = A sign that a relationship may be in trouble Evaluation = Forming attitudes about people and events</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Interpersonal Evaluations

  • We form attitudes about people, objects, and events in our lives
  • These evaluations range from liking to disliking
  • Interpersonal evaluations influence the type of relationship that may be formed
  • Relationships can be:
    • Friends
    • Close acquaintances
    • Superficial acquaintances
    • Annoying or undesirable acquaintances

Forming Relationships

  • Most contacts happen accidentally
  • Physical proximity and timing are often the reason people meet and begin relationships
  • Interpersonal attraction is the desire to interact with someone based on:
    • Physical attractiveness
    • Personality
    • Proximity
    • Similarities

Physical Attributes

  • Physical attributes are powerful messages and influence interpersonal evaluations
  • Appearance is crucial with respect to attraction to members of the opposite sex
  • People respond positively to those who are attractive and negatively to those who are unattractive

The First Interaction

  • Individuals meet and interact for the first time
  • The interaction might consist of a brief exchange of words electronically or in person
  • The interaction might consist of eye contact during which individuals recognize each other's existence and potential interest
  • The interaction might end if conversation does not begin
  • Various assessments are made during the interaction:
    • Whether the other person is attractive or unattractive
    • Whether the other person is approachable or unapproachable
  • A connection must be made to motivate one or both of the individuals to continue the interaction if a relationship is to develop
  • The initiating stage is the first point of interaction
  • The initiating stage can lead to a relationship or an end to the potential relationship

Signs That Show a Relationship Is Over

  • Aggressive behavior
  • Lack of intimacy
  • Too much criticism

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