Cmn 120 Exam 1 Study Guide

matching hypothesis in attraction {Ans: the hypothesis that suggests that we tend to end up with a partner similar to ourselves in physical attractiveness and other assets}What are the strengths of weaknesses for Expectation Violations Theory? (textbook) {Ans: strength: addresses how much our expectation impact our perceptions of others and our responses to them in interaction without overriding the actual interaction weaknesses: its ability to predict patterns of interaction}How often do couples get marry every year in America? (video) {Ans: 3 million couples}digital code {Ans: made up of arbitrary (no connection b/w word and the thing it represents) elements EX: grammar rules}nurturing communication (Galvin & Wilkinson 2006) {Ans: communication that occurs when participants send messages that are caretaking of the relationship EX: hug, birthday wishes}types of nonverbal communication {Ans: - body movements (EX: gesture, personal space, facial displays) - vocal behavior (EX: pauses, loudness) - clothing (makeup, devices, clothes)}