Relationships

• What does the absorption addiction model explain about parasocial relationships?

  They help people cope with life issues
• How does attachment theory relate to parasocial relationships?

  It suggests unhealthy attachments lead to parasocial relationships
• What are the stages in Duck’s phase model of relationship breakdown?

  Intrapsychic, dyadic, social, grave-dressing
• What occurs during the dyadic phase of relationship breakdown?

  A person expresses dissatisfaction vocally
• What does equity theory state about relationships?

  Both partners should perceive fairness
• What is filter theory in the context of relationships?

  Criteria used to select ideal partners
• What is gating in relationships?

  Using physical markers to separate partners
• What happens in the grave dressing phase of relationship breakdown?

  A person prepares for a new relationship
• What is the intrapsychic phase in relationship breakdown?

  A person internally considers their dissatisfaction
• What does the matching hypothesis suggest?

  People form relationships with similar traits
• What defines a parasocial relationship?

  A one-sided relationship with no reciprocity
• What are the three factors in Rusbult’s investment model of commitment?

  Satisfaction, alternatives, romantic investment
• What is self-disclosure in relationships?

  Sharing personal information to build trust
• What does social demography refer to in filter theory?

  Social and cultural features of people
• What does social exchange theory propose about relationships?

  Relationships involve mutual cost-benefit investments
• What occurs during the social phase of relationship breakdown?

  Dissatisfaction is expressed within the social group