COMM 285 Week 4 Discussion | American Public University System
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COMM 285 Week 4 Discussion | American Public University System
W4: The Attributes of Friendship and Social
Power
Goal: To examine
interpersonal communication in friendships.
Objectives: CO1, CO3, CO4
Description:
The following
"attributes of friendship" are found prevalent in research: Respect,
trust, responsiveness, capitalization, social comparison, and social
support. On page 89 in the Dwyer readings for this week, there are five
types of relationship power identified. Think of the significant
friendships you have experienced in your life.
o Which of these attributes are most important in your
friendships and why?
o Are the attributes you have chosen as most important now
the same as those you would have chosen earlier in your life?
o Please
describe how relationship power works in your personal friendships.