Types of Interpersonal Relationships
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Types of Interpersonal Relationships

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What is the primary focus of Romantic relationships?

  • Respectful exchange of information
  • Mutual rewards and benefits
  • Shared interests and values
  • Emotional intimacy and physical connections (correct)
  • Which characteristic of healthy relationships involves understanding and sharing feelings?

  • Trust
  • Communication
  • Empathy (correct)
  • Conflict resolution
  • According to the Social Exchange Theory, what is the basis of relationships?

  • Early attachment styles and experiences
  • Gradual self-disclosure and intimacy
  • Fairness and balance in distribution of rewards and costs
  • Mutual rewards and benefits (correct)
  • What is the primary influence of Proximity on interpersonal relationships?

    <p>Physical closeness and frequent interaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of communication involves facial expressions, body language, and touch?

    <p>Nonverbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of relationships involves connections between family members?

    <p>Family relationships</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary focus of the Equity Theory?

    <p>Fairness and balance in distribution of rewards and costs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of Active listening in relationships?

    <p>To attentively listen to others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Types of Interpersonal Relationships

    • Romantic relationships: intimate, emotional, and physical connections between two people
    • Friendships: close, supportive, and platonic relationships between individuals
    • Family relationships: connections between family members, such as parents, siblings, and relatives
    • Professional relationships: connections between colleagues, coworkers, and acquaintances in a work environment

    Characteristics of Healthy Interpersonal Relationships

    • Trust: mutual trust and reliance on each other
    • Communication: open, honest, and respectful exchange of information
    • Emotional intimacy: emotional closeness and understanding
    • Empathy: ability to understand and share feelings
    • Conflict resolution: ability to manage and resolve conflicts in a healthy manner
    • Boundaries: clear and respected boundaries between individuals

    Theories of Interpersonal Relationships

    • Social Exchange Theory: relationships are based on cost-benefit analysis and mutual rewards
    • Attachment Theory: relationships are influenced by early attachment styles and experiences
    • Equity Theory: relationships are based on fairness and balance in distribution of rewards and costs
    • Social Penetration Theory: relationships develop through gradual self-disclosure and intimacy

    Factors Influencing Interpersonal Relationships

    • Proximity: physical closeness and frequent interaction
    • Similarity: shared interests, values, and personality traits
    • Reciprocity: mutual giving and receiving in relationships
    • Attraction: physical, personality, and social attraction between individuals
    • Culture and social norms: cultural and social influences on relationships

    Communication in Interpersonal Relationships

    • Verbal communication: spoken language and tone of voice
    • Nonverbal communication: facial expressions, body language, and touch
    • Active listening: attentive and engaged listening
    • Conflict communication: communication during conflicts and disagreements
    • Emotional intelligence: ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions and those of others

    Types of Interpersonal Relationships

    • Romantic relationships involve intimate, emotional, and physical connections between two people
    • Friendships are close, supportive, and platonic relationships between individuals
    • Family relationships exist between family members, such as parents, siblings, and relatives
    • Professional relationships are connections between colleagues, coworkers, and acquaintances in a work environment

    Characteristics of Healthy Interpersonal Relationships

    • Trust is built on mutual trust and reliance on each other
    • Communication is open, honest, and respectful exchange of information
    • Emotional intimacy involves emotional closeness and understanding
    • Empathy is the ability to understand and share feelings with others
    • Conflict resolution involves managing and resolving conflicts in a healthy manner
    • Boundaries are clear and respected between individuals

    Theories of Interpersonal Relationships

    • Social Exchange Theory states that relationships are based on cost-benefit analysis and mutual rewards
    • Attachment Theory suggests that relationships are influenced by early attachment styles and experiences
    • Equity Theory proposes that relationships are based on fairness and balance in distribution of rewards and costs
    • Social Penetration Theory states that relationships develop through gradual self-disclosure and intimacy

    Factors Influencing Interpersonal Relationships

    • Proximity involves physical closeness and frequent interaction
    • Similarity is based on shared interests, values, and personality traits
    • Reciprocity involves mutual giving and receiving in relationships
    • Attraction can be physical, personality, or social
    • Culture and social norms influence relationships through cultural and social expectations

    Communication in Interpersonal Relationships

    • Verbal communication involves spoken language and tone of voice
    • Nonverbal communication includes facial expressions, body language, and touch
    • Active listening involves attentive and engaged listening
    • Conflict communication occurs during conflicts and disagreements
    • Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage one's own emotions and those of others

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