COST-1117EL Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Dialectic, Small Talk
12 Sep 2018
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Process of degeneration: functions similar, layer by layer withdrawal, one intimacy is achieved it is hard to come private. Orientation stage: what someone can tell about you just by looking at you, reluctant to open up. Affective: closer to developing a friendship, more intimate level stable, friendships are strong, knowing the person really well. Breath: range of areas (multiple pins: being comfortable talking about anything) How well does spt describe and explain relational evolution: doesn"t look very well at relationships that have already been build, could have had a larger scope, only focuses on developing relationships, doesn"t focus on outside or independent variables. Is this theory useful: yes, once you understand how relationships develop it might help you develop your own, able to guide your relationship, don"t actively think about it in life. Last refined in 2011 ~ comes out of the 90"s.
