CO 1013 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Vibraphone, Social Penetration Theory, Uncertainty Reduction Theory
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Need to belong theory: face needs include acceptance, hu(cid:373)a(cid:374)s wa(cid:374)t to i(cid:374)tera(cid:272)t (cid:271)ut there"s (cid:272)ost a(cid:374)d rewards, rewards. How/why we are attracted to certain people and not others. Physical attraction: you admire clothes and vibes. Social attraction: you like their personality, get along with the way they make us feel. Task attraction: you like what they can do for you. What are we uncertain about: how person thinks or behaves. Uncertainty is unpleasant and uneasy so we try it reduce it: by learning about them. We use many different strategies: passive. Reduced uncertainty= liking the person: not always true. We want the benefits to outweigh the costs. Comparison level: your relationship versus what you expect. Comparison level of alternatives: you relationship versus other options. Good relationships= partners have equal ratio of positives and negatives/ gives and takes. Breadth: how great are the variety of topics. Depth: know core level of topics not just surface.
