- Explain the “Interdependence Theory” and explain the various levels it contains.
- Explain the basic presumptions of Social Exchange Theory and discuss the limitations of the "economic" approach to social relations.
- Describe the characteristics and hazards of self-disclosure and the important role self-disclosure plays in relationships.
- Describe the different rules of fairness that may operate in a relationship.
- Explain the distinction between exchange and communal relationships, and indicate the implications of how people evaluate fairness.
- Describe the implicit rules that govern the exchange of self-disclosures in relationships, including reference to how these norms may differ by stage of relationship, gender, and culture.
- Define "intimacy" and compare it to "love."
- Describe power in relationships and what defines the balance of power.
- Describe the situations in which relationship conflicts are most likely to occur.
- Define elements of “the dark side of relationships.”
- Describe relationship satisfaction and commitment in homosexual and heterosexual relationships.
- Explain four possible responses to dissatisfaction in a relationship.
