CMN 2130 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Interpersonal Communication, Verbal Behavior, Attachment Theory

• School: University of Ottawa
• Department: Communication
• Course: CMN 2130
• Professor: Mary Hawkins

Document Summary

Differences in conversational skills as a function of. Attachment theory provides one useful framework for understanding why some people are more conversationally skilled than others. According to attachment theory, the way people perceive themselves and others, is reflected in interpersonal communication. Individuals with secure attachment styles are generally perceived as more relationally and communicatively competent than individuals with insecure attachment styles. Secure individuals generally view themselves, and are viewed by their partners as more socially skilled than individuals with insecure attachment styles. Dismissive individuals tend to focus on work, hobbies, etc. , rather than relationship which they see as non-essential: also perceive themselves as closer to the cold" of detached continuum. Avoidance identifies associate negatively with smiling, expressiveness, and enjoyment tuckers. Preoccupieds desire high levels of relational closeness, worry that their partners do not want to be as close as they do, seek approval from others, and rely on their relationships for happiness.