What is the actor/observer effect?
The tendency to attribute our own behavior to situational causes but others’ behaviors to internal causes when behaving the same way.
This concept highlights the difference in perception between ourselves and others.
What does self-serving bias refer to?
Leads people to see themselves as responsible for the good things but blameless when things go wrong.
This bias can affect personal relationships and self-esteem.
Define mere exposure.
The more you see/experience something, the more you tend to like it.
This principle is often used in marketing and advertising.
Who is the sender in communication?
The person who creates and sends the message.
The sender plays a crucial role in effective communication.
Who is the receiver in communication?
The person who gets and interprets the message.
The receiver’s understanding is essential for successful communication.
What is a message in communication?
The information, idea, or feeling that is communicated.
Messages can vary widely in content and form.
What is the channel in communication?
The way in which the message is sent (Texting, talking, writing).
Different channels can affect how the message is received.
Define feedback in the context of communication.
The receiver’s response to the sender that shows understanding and reaction.
Feedback is critical for effective communication and can help clarify messages.
What is external noise in communication?
Distractions from the environment (loud sounds).
External noise can hinder the communication process.
What is internal noise in communication?
Distractions from within a person (stress, tiredness).
Internal noise can significantly impact how messages are received and understood.
Define self-concept.
Who you think you are.
Self-concept is shaped by comparisons to others and personal experiences.
What is the primacy effect?
The tendency to pay more attention to and to better recall things that happen at first sequence.
This effect can influence learning and memory retention.
What is the recency effect?
What we hear/see last is more important.
This effect can also impact decision-making and memory.
fatal attractions
something we like about a new partner can become the most obnoxious, irritating things we dislike about them.
stimulus-value-role theory
(SVR)
we gain 3 types of information about a partner which influence the development of the relationship.
Stimulus- physical attribution
Value- similarities in attitudes & beliefs (religion)
Role- deeper similarities that are usually found out as relationship develops (parenting ideas)
confirmation bias
tendency to seek out information that confirms our pre-existing beliefs
marriage shift
wanting feedback that verifies our existing self concepts
social penetration theory
as relationships develop, partners become more intimate by increasing 2 aspect of verbal communication.
Breadth- the variety of topics they discuss
Depth- the personal significance of these topics
johari window
helps understand relationship with self & others through self discloure & self awareness
OPEN
HIDDEN
BLIND
UNKNOWN
CL (comparison level)
what we expect & feel we deserve in our relationships with others.
CLalt
the outcomes we think we can get elsewhere
outcomes - CL = ?
satisfaction or dissatisfaction
outcomes - CLalt = ?
dependence or indepence
outcome > CL =
satisfaction
