1. Describe the levels of intimacy in the various relationships depicted in this scene. Rate and rank them, using 10 for a highly intimate relationship and 1 for a non-intimate relationship.
The couple scored a 11 on a level of intimacy. They showed compassion, as well as caring for each other. In the text book (Floyd 2011 pg 338) intimacy is described as "significant emotional closeness experienced in a relationship".
However, Jerry and Dorothy did not show any compassion it seemed fake, like they were a fake couple that you would see in a bank commercial. Jerry tried to make some type of connection, but Dorothy was not in the mood. Which the text states as a specific behavior each emotion motivates us to act in. I would rate them a 1
In addition toward the end of the clip you see Dorothy and her friend, in which it looked like she was there for her, she showed compassion and they seem comfortable on discussing Dorothy's problem about Jerry. I rate them a 7
2. Describe the communication climate in Jerry's bedroom discussion with Dorothy.
According to the textbook Kory Floyd, (2011) describes emotional tone of the relationship is referred to as the communication climate. In reference to the movie clip, the communication climate I observed was dissatisfaction. You can notice this by Jerry’s tone and as well as his facial expression. When the child comes in the room to come watch tv, Jerry then changes the topic of “ why do you love me”. Dorothy then perceives this as him not caring about the conversation.
3.Identify the conflict style(s) employed by Jerry.
Kory Floyd, (2011) describes the avoiding method as conflict that involves ignoring or failing to deal with the conflict. Obviously Jerry is using the avoiding method by changing the subject in the bedroom. I think he feels uncomfortable with the conversation that he is having with Dorothy, so he used the