1. University of Northern IA
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2. Chapter 14 Developing and Maintaining Relationships: From Formation to Dissolution
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3. No Judgment Zone… No relationship with dad Hate my hair
Once identified as transgendered, but have up
Want to hang out with friends
Sleep naked
Likes to work
Hate being average
I’m a virgin
Weed smoker
Hard to forgive and forget
Favorite alcohol is Crown Royal Apple
I don’t think my life matters
Can’t touch toes
No clear goal of the future
Had sex with enemy girlfriend and dated twin sisters
I am 1 out of 5 people diagnosed with genital herpes
Haven’t dated in three years
Extremely sensitive
Hate myself
I have never dated before, but I see women.
I’m a poet
Not confident
Moods switch from bad to good in a matter of seconds

4. Interpersonal Attraction
The desire to interact with someone based on a variety of factors including:
Physical Attractiveness
Personality
Rewards
Proximity
Similarities
Do opposites attract?

5. Relationships: Initiation or Coming Together
Initiating
Experimenting
Intensifying
Integrating
Bonding
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6. Relationship Dissolution
Signs That Relationships Are in Trouble
Aggressive behavior
Aiming to hurt the other party
Lies
Deceives another by not telling the truth
Betrayal
Extramarital affairs, gossip, and harmful criticism
Deception and betrayal are similar. The difference is that betrayal violates a confidence and an agreed on expectation.
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7. Relationships: Coming Apart
Terminating
Avoiding
Stagnating
Circumscribing
Differentiating
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8. Duck’s Phases of Dissolution Suggests that relationships do not follow a specific order when they dissolve
The Intrapsychic Phase
Internally assess their classification of their relationship
The Dyadic Phase
Discuss the status of their relationship
The Social Phase
Relationship difficulties become more public within the context of family, friends, coworkers, etc.
The Grave-Dressing Phase
Final phase because after the breakup, each partner gives an account of why the relationship ended.
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9. Interpersonal Conflict
Conflict is an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from others in achieving their goals.
What leads to conflict?
Faulty communication
Faulty attribution error
Faulty perceptions
Personality traits or characteristics
Can conflict be beneficial or is it always destructive?
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10. Strategies for Conflict Management or Resolution in Relationships
Withdrawing
Accommodating
Forcing
Negotiating
Collaboration
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11. Chapter 14
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