CMST 1061 Study Guide - Final Guide: Social Exchange Theory, Barista, Value Theory
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Audience: communication theory: relation definition: overall sense of your relationship (mutual, relational culture: atmosphere; what guides the relationship, positive or negative, relational contract: rules and negotiations in the relationship (may not be explicitly stated, types of relationships (factors): Number of people involved (dyad, w/in a group) Casual: providing minimal support (barista at coffee shop) In-between: moderate level of support in sharing (co-workers ) Intimate: maximum level of support and sharing (family, close: relational expectations. Social exchange theory: we"ll stay in a relationship as long as it remains o. profitable to us (rewards-costs=profit: relational prototypes: what we want; ideal model. Identity/self o o o o o o o o o o: values theory: when you know someone"s values, you can influence them by appealing to those values, power: ability to influence another person (varies) Reward: one person controls the value of what someone wants (boss o gives raise at job) o o o o.
