Description
For this assignment, you will write a paper analyzing the six stages of an interpersonal relationship in television or movies.
Objectives:
- Define the six stages of interpersonal relationships and analyze the types of messages that occur at each stage.
- Explain interpersonal relationship types and the theories of interpersonal communication.
- Explore the concept of interpersonal conflict, including the three principles of conflict and myths associated with the concept.
Instructions:
- Review the six stages of interpersonal relationships and the types of messages associated with each stage in the textbook and in the learning activities. (Opening-feedforward-business-feedback-closing)
- Review interpersonal relationship types and the theories of interpersonal communication in the textbook and in the learning activities.
- Think of a relationship from a television show or movie that demonstrates the stages of a relationship.
- Write a three to five-page paper analyzing that relationship from the contact stage to conclusion.
- Your paper should include a discussion of the stages of interpersonal relationships and the types of messages associated with each stage. Include links to clips or refer to specific episodes or time markers in the show(s) or film(s).
Explanation & Answer
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Outline-Interpersonal Relationships
Thesis Statement- The paper discusses the stages of interpersonal relationships and the types of
messages associated with each stage, interpersonal relationship types, theories of interpersonal
communication and the concept of interpersonal conflict, including the three principles of
conflict and myths associated with the concept.
I. INTRODUCTION
A. Definition of Interpersonal Relationship
B. Overview
II. STAGES OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A. Acquaintance Stage
B. Involvement Stage
C. Intimacy Stage
D. Deterioration Stage
E. Repair Stage
F. Termination Stage
III. TYPES OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A. Friendship
B. Romantic
C. Family
D. Work
IV. THEORIS OF INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
A. Social Exchange Theory
B. Uncertainty Reduction Theory
V. PRINCIPLES OF INTERPERSONAL THEORY
A. The five Principles and their corresponding Myths
VI. CONCLUSION
VII. REFERENCES
Running head: INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
Interpersonal Relationships
Student’s Name
Institution
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INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP
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Interpersonal Relationships
Interpersonal relationships refer to a close bond between people who share common
interests and aspirations. In every relationship, trust, loyalty and commitment are crucial. To
avoid misunderstandings and problems in relationships, people must trust and respect their
partners. There are two possibilities; either develop long term commitment or cut off ties after a
while and move separate ways. According to George Levinger, who was a psychologist, every
relationship passes through the six main stages.
The first stage is the acquaintance stage which refers to people knowing each other.
According to Orehek, Forest, & Barbaro (2018), the two main steps in the contact stage is
interactional contact and perceptual contact. Perceptual contact invo...
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