1. Chapter Ten: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships This multimedia product and its contents are protected under copyright law. The following are prohibited by law: any public performance or display, including transmission of any image over a network; preparation of any derivative work, including the extraction, in whole or in part, of any images; any rental, lease, or lending of the program. The Interpersonal Communication Book 11th Ed. The Interpersonal Communication Book 11th Ed. Joseph A. DeVito

2. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon2 Communication is to a relationship what breathing is to maintaining life. Virginia Satir

3. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon3 Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationships Psychological Data  Impersonal vs. Personal  Group vs. Individual Microsoft Image

4. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon4 Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationships Explanatory Knowledge  Describe  Predict  Explain Microsoft Image

5. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon5 Characteristics of Interpersonal Relationships Personally Established Rules  Social Norms  Rules Established with Familiarity  Move from Social Categories to Individuals

6. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon6  Perceptual  Interactional Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Contact

7. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon7 Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Involvement  Testing  Intensifying

8. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon8 Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Intimacy  Commitment  Social Bonding  Anxiety  Security  Fulfillment  Excitement

9. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon9 Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Intimacy  Commitment  Social Bonding  Anxiety  Risk

10. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon10 Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Intimacy  Commitment  Social Bonding  Anxiety  Risk  Social Penetration

11. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon11 Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Deterioration  Dissatisfaction  Interpersonal Deterioration  Depenetration

12. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon12  Intrapersonal Repair  Interpersonal Repair Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Repair

13. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon13 Stages in Interpersonal Relationships - Dissolution  Interpersonal Separation  Social/Public Separation

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15. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon15 Implications of the Model of Relationships  Tool for Talking about Relationships  Dynamic Tensions within Stages  Suggests the Various Paths Available  Movement Usually Gradual  Movement Depends on Communication Skills

16. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon16  Stage Model is American Culture-Centric  Who Chooses?  Is it Voluntary?  Hard to Break Up?  Size of Pool?  Permanent or Temporary?  Stage Model is Heterosexual Relationships and Culture Microsoft Image

17. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon17 Online Relationships  Newsgroups  Chat Rooms  MOOs Relationships and Technology Microsoft Image

18. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon18 Advantages of Online Relationships  Safe  Inner Qualities Communicated First  Number of People Available is Vast Relationships and Technology

19. Chapter 10: Universals of Interpersonal Relationships Copyright © 2007 Allyn and Bacon19 Disadvantages of Online Relationships  Can’t See the Person  No Face or Voice  Possible Deception  Can Become All Consuming Relationships and Technology Microsoft Image

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