Across
- 2. The theory that relationships consist of mutual cost-benefit investments.
- 5. The theory that selecting an ideal partner is done through using certain criteria.
- 7. A relationship that develops in a one-sided fashion with someone who cannot recipricate.
- 9. The third phase in relationship breakdown. A person expresses dissatisfaction within their social group.
- 10. To share personal information with someone else in an attempt to establish trust within a relationship.
- 11. The theory that people are more likely to form relationships with someone they share common traits with.
- 12. A theory that suggests the breakdown of a relationship develops over a number of stages.
- 14. The first filter in 'filter theory', which refers to social and cultural features of people.
Down
- 1. The second phase in relationship breakdown which consists of a person vocally expressing dissatisfaction.
- 3. The theory that for a relationship to be stable, both partners should perceive the relationship as fair.
- 4. A theory that usggests people develop parasocial relationships in order to cope with issues in their life.
- 6. The final phase of relationship breakdown.
- 8. The theory that there are three factors that contribute to the commitment to a relationship: level of satisfaction, potential alternatives and romantic investments.
- 13. the practise of using physical markers to seperate potential partners and those who are not.
