CMST 1061 : Final Study Guide CMST
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Types of relationships: number of people, dyads, two people in a relationship. You and relationship with brother: each individual relationship you have, groups, three or more individuals that gather together for some purpose. Two friends you get together to go see a movie: purpose, task relationships, relationship that the relational partner does for you because you cannot manage alone. Taxi driver, dentist, lawyer, doctor, etc: social relationships, based purely prevent isolation. Friendship, social groups, companion: duration, short-term. Can turn into long-term relationship: relationship that is short-term, long-term, longer time in relationship. 10 stage model of relationship- not all relationships have to go through every single part of this model do not have a time limit. Initiating: first time you met someone, superficial communication, decides if you want reactions with person, experimenting, finding out if relationship is worth pursuing. Intensifying: increase self disclosure, can start discussing more serious topics. Mostly romantic partnerships go through these two stages:
