PSYC 2040 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Social Penetration Theory, Anger Management, Parenting Styles
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Increase over time in: range of topics/activities (breath, sharing inner thoughts/feelings (depth) (self disclosure/intimacy) Social exchange theory-cost/benefit analysis to focus on in a relationship: cost-negative, benefits-positive (security ) Qualitative one (pros vs. cons: complimentary- the idea that opposites attract, sternberg"s triangle theory of love, passion b. Intimacy: motivational component, emotional component, commitment, cognitive component, aggression- any behavior intended to inflict harm . Intention a: harm inflicted (mental/physical, overt in action? ii. When we don"t know how to react we look around and act how those around us are acting. Over time impressions stick with us even when we forget why: eyewitness testimony, weakest thing to depend on, perception problems, memory loss, misinformation effect- adopting misinformation and claiming it for their memory. Also happens when talking to other witnesses: prejudice, negative prejudgment, a biased, often negative attitude formed about a group of people c.
