1. What are the key concepts in the theory of motivated information management, and how are they related to each other? *Hint: You will want to explain each element of the model we discussed in lecture.

2. What is expectancy violations theory, and why do some expectancy violations lead to positive outcomes while others have negative implications?

3. What are some examples of common dialectical tensions in relationships, and how might people manage them more or less effectively? *Hint: See the three different types of dialectical tensions from our lecture on relational dialectics theory.

4. How is affection related to relationship maintenance, and what is affection exchange theory's explanation for why people engage in affectionate communication?

5. What are the different attachment styles, and why are they relevant to research on interpersonal communication. *Hint: See the four different attachment styles from our lecture on attachment theory. 6. How does communication privacy management theory explain the tension between revealing and concealing private information, and what are its key concepts?

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