04:192:201 Study Guide - Final Guide: Uncertainty Reduction Theory, Social Penetration Theory, Between Strangers
28 Jan 2020
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The knapp & vangelisti staircase model of relationship development (all stages) Uncertainty - a lack of information about a conversational partner. Uncertainty reduction - the process of gathering information about an interaction partner. Self-disclosure - telling another person about your characteristics, experiences, feelings, attitudes, or. Norm of reciprocity - the tendency to match our own disclosure to those made by our partner beliefs. The rewards you expect to get from a future relationship with a new acquaintance. High - increased attractions - escalated conversation. Low - decreased attractions - terminate or curtail conversation, or keep it on an entry-level. Share only positive information if you want a relationship with your communication partner; follow general social norms. Weigh the rewards and risks of self-disclosure. Social penetration theory (altman & taylor, 1973) A description of relationship escalation that focuses on how communication allows partners to probe each other"s self-concepts.
