Six Stages of An Interpersonal Relationship in Television
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.
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).