1. Self Disclosure is the process of deliberately revealing information about oneself that is significant and unknown by others.

2. What are the benefits of self-disclosure?. 1) Less loneliness = reduced stress. 2) Mental stimulation = intellectual growth. 3) Enhances self-definition. 4) Enhances physical health.

3. Why do we self-disclose? 1) Catharsis -confess and feel better 2) Self-Clarification -know yourself better 3) Self-Validation -looking for a response

4. Why do we self-disclose? 4) Reciprocity -expect something in return 5) Impression Management -want people to like us 6) Relationship Maintenance -make relationships better

5. What is effective self-disclosure? 1) Influenced by Culture - where you come from affects how you act 2) Reciprocated - given in return 3)Incremental - not all at once, bit by bit - too much too soon is too bad

6. What is effective self-disclosure? 4) Contextual - at the proper time and place 5) Optimal Level - how much do we want to share?

7. What is intimacy? a perception of closeness Types of Intimacy: 1) Physical Intimacy 2) Emotional Intimacy 3) Intellectual Intimacy

8. What is interpersonal conflict? Interpersonal Conflict:  an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties.  perceive incompatible goals from other parties.

9. How is conflict expressed? 1) Non-assertion  don't express thoughts feelings  avoid the person or tolerate it 2) Direct Aggression  confront or attack!  verbal/physical aggressiveness 3) Passive Aggression  “subtle” expression of frustration  talk about, instead of to them

10. How is conflict expressed? 4) Indirection  "dropping hints"  try to save face 5) Assertiveness  express needs without judging or dictating  constructive behavior

11. How do you manage interpersonal conflict? 1) Proactive Prevention -clarify disagreements -increase your affect or liking -increase your tolerance for difference 2) Manage your emotions - If we know certain things make us mad, try to minimize your exposure to them. 4) Focus on problem, not person -describe in behavioral terms -agree that problem exists -ask for help/explore options

12. How do you manage interpersonal conflict? 3) Plan your interactions - Think about what the interactions will require of us. 4) Focus on problem, not person -describe in behavioral terms -agree that problem exists -ask for help/explore options