COM 252 Lecture Notes - Lecture 3: Physical Attractiveness, Social Penetration Theory, Proxemics
31 Oct 2016
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Friday, October 28, 2016
COMM 252- Relationships Part 2 1/2 & Interpersonal
Relationships Part 1/2
Relationships Part 2 1/2
-Advice to myself writing column
•60 points
•Write 2 short descriptions that detail an interpersonal dilemma that you are facing
currently. Who is the person? Specific situation? Conflict? Disclosure? Assertive?
DUE MONDAY 10/31
-Attractive Theory: We develop and maintain relationships with those we consider
attractive
•similarity
•proximity
•reinforcement
•physical attractiveness, personality
•socioeconomic, education skills
•reciprocity of liking
-Attracted to people that share similar proxemics, etc.
-Social Penetration Theory- increase breadth and depth of communication as
intimacy and involvement increase & decrease breadth and depth of communication
as intimacy and involvement decrease
-Politenes Theory- relationships develop when +/- face needs are met, are
maintained when the rules of politeness are maintained and deteriorate when they
are violated or ignored.
•can appropriately repair and dissolve a relationship by attending to the other
persons face needs.
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