TODO: Complete keywords
MC: Past Chapter 5 - Communication.
SA: Cumulative.
Essay: Cumulative.
Answer one of the following questions. When answering the question, a) use material from several parts of the course, b) incorporate theory and research evidence presented in class and the textbook, c) compare, evaluate and synthesize the material, and d) write in a clear, organized manner. Essays with detailed explanations of key ideas will be marked higher than those that list many points with shallow explanations.
The essay question requires you to make an argument as to how best to approach a scenario based on what you have learned in this class. You will be expected to make a clear thesis statement regarding your argument which you will then support using both theory and evidence we have come to in class and in the textbook. You can use theory (eg. attachment theory) to illustrate why you are making the argument or assertions you are making, which should then be backed up by evidence (eg. changes in the rates of marriage/cohabitation overtime) to demonstrate your point. You should also be comparing and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of the perspectives you are utilizing in order to critically evaluate and synthesize the material. For example, you could rectify a weakness in an attachment perspective by utilizing an interdependence perspective.
The following summary goes over concepts through learning objectives.
Position: a strongly held belief
Interest: the underlying reason why people have their positions
Moving from positions to interest: requires moving from surface levels discussions to deeper conversations involving vulnerability
Interdependence between intimates: the extent to which they need and influence each other. Can be frequent, enduring, strong, and diverse.
Mutuality: Recognizing the close connection and thinking of themselves as “us”, as part of a bigger whole.
Singlism: Prejudice and discimination against those who choose to remain single and opt not to devote themselves to a primary relationship.
Technoference: Frequent interruptions of interactions caused by tech.
Phubbing: One partner snubs another by focusing on a phone.
Conscientiousness: The extent to which people are dutiful, dependable, responsible and orderly.