Knapp’s Relationship Model Cheat Sheet by David Pollack (Davidpol) via cheatography.com/2754/cs/9411/ Introduction Knapp’s Relationship Escalation Model (cont) Knapp’s relationship model explains how relationships grow and last and V. Bonding: In this stage, a person will announce to the world about their also how they end. This model is categorized into ten different stages relationship. They make their relationship recognized and will honor their which come under two interrelating stages are Knapp’s relationship commitment legally. The relationship is indefinite and only to be broken escalation model and Knapp’s relationship termination model. This helps through a formal notice, agreements or death etc. to understand how a relationship progresses and deteriorates. Diverse Example: The bonding stage of business relationships comprises of levels of speed and altered time between each step can be seen and partnerships and durable relationships which can lower business experienced when a relationship grows. The steps can be even skipped out while the progression or deterioration of a relationship.. http://communicationtheory.org/knapps-relationship-model/ expenses and can result in more profit. Knapp’s Relationship Model Knapp’s Relationship Escalation Model Coming Together I. Initiation: This very short stage is all about making an impression. So this stage the judging would not be accurate. People will be concerned with making favorable impressions. The physical appearance plays a great role in impression making such as the dress that they wear, the perfume they use and the overall appearance. Example: In business relationships overall amiability is essential. They ask about demographics, professions and other shared aims. It is important in business to create a good impression at the initial stage itself. II. Experimentation: In this stage, it’s all about exploring to know each other well. Experimentation is also called as the probing stage because each person will analyze the other for information or a common interest so Knapp’s Relationship Termination Model that they can decide whether to maintain a relationship among them. Most Coming apart of the relationships wind up here due to the different interest levels. When a relationship progresses, there will be misunderstandings and Example: An exploration into what partner fabricates will add benefit to conflicts and the so called ‘indefinite relationship’ might fail to persist. Like the business of another person in business relationships. coming together, there are five stages in coming apart. III. Intensifying: In this stage the relationship intensifies and becomes I. Differentiating: When people progress in a relationship they less formal. People will start revealing their personal information and will sometimes due to other external pressures will start thinking individually analyze the impression on the other person. They find various ways to rather than with the partner. They may start developing hobbies or other nurture a relationship in order to strengthen interpersonal development endeavors. The relationship will start to fade and the everlasting bond will such as gifts, spending more time together, asking for dates, expecting a be broken. The feeling of dislike is often expressed by the partners on relationship commitment etc. their commitment. Example: In this stage in business, negotiation and commitment activity Example: In business, meetings are crucial to know the partners stands may be involved which leads to an increase in amount formation and and other opinions. Due to work pressure, dealers and other costumers, trade. the meetings are reduced. They start to think more as individuals than as IV. Integration: At this stage, the people will start to make their partners. relationship as much closer than before.In personal life people may fall in II. Circumscribing: After differentiating partners will limit their love or find a close friend. The level of intimacy can progress to a further conversations and will set up boundaries in their communication. Often relationship. people will never communicate the topic fearing an argument. They will Example: In this stage in business relationships they will start getting have their own personal space and activities. profit for their agreement which results in financial benefit. Example: In business, the issues regarding the quality might arise due to the communication gap and the conflicts can lead to alternative contract units. III. Stagnation: The relationship will decline even more if it reaches the stagnation stage. The communication will be more limited. The only reason the partners don’t separate is due to children or other unavoidable reasons. Mostly the relationships in this stage will not continue or improve. By David Pollack (Davidpol) Published 24th January, 2017. Sponsored by CrosswordCheats.com cheatography.com/davidpol/ Last updated 9th October, 2016. Learn to solve cryptic crosswords! Page 1 of 2. http://crosswordcheats.com Knapp’s Relationship Model Cheat Sheet by David Pollack (Davidpol) via cheatography.com/2754/cs/9411/ Knapp’s Relationship Termination Model (cont) Example: In business relationships, there will be a communication gap when one party or both the partners feel neglected or when they felt insignificant. IV. Avoidance: At this stage, the partners intentionally avoid any contacts and they will be physically detached. They restrict themselves from any forms of communication to avoid a conversation or an argument. Example: The stagnation stage will result in both partners to avoid each other as it affects their fundamental functioning. V. Terminating: This is the final stage of coming apart. The relationship completely terminates. The partners will take different paths and will go on with their lives. The termination is not just a subjective decision as a divorce but it can occur naturally when the people who were living next door move out or when roommates change as the year ends. Example: In termination stage the partnership is broken and will go on with their ventures. By David Pollack (Davidpol) Published 24th January, 2017. Sponsored by CrosswordCheats.com cheatography.com/davidpol/ Last updated 9th October, 2016. Learn to solve cryptic crosswords! Page 2 of 2. http://crosswordcheats.com
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