Exam 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types

Greg and Victoria are together as a matter of convenience. They are usually only together for mealtimes or family get-togethers. They are best described as _______.

Lauren befriended Jack because he is a math genius and she is struggling in her math class. Jack is filling a security need for Lauren.

In the involvement stage of friendship, the two friends see themselves as an exclusive unit.

Frankie cannot stop worrying that her boyfriend is interested in someone else. She even creates imagined scenarios in which he is with another girl. This is known as _______ jealousy.

You have recently discovered a friend of yours is a victim of relationship violence. Give her a list of specific things to do in order handle this situation and some guidelines for knowing whether the relationship is healthy or not.

Bernard sees love as a game. He enjoys entertainment and excitement and often breaks off relationships when they no longer amuse him. Which type of lover is Bernard?

Blair's family members usually go their separate ways, don't eat meals together and rarely disclose personal information to one another. They are an example of a ________ family.

In the ________ stage of friendship, you become more other-oriented and are more willing to make sacrifices for the other person.

Tyler gets enraged when he sees his girlfriend talk to another man. This is an example of ________ jealousy.

________ messages don't follow any of the formal lines of communication established by an organization.

Bitter conflicts regarding authority may result in which relationship pattern?

Across cultures, friendships are a matter of choice.

________ refers to how online friends begin to share their networks of other communicators.

Describe some ways you can optimize workplace relationships in your future profession, with reference to the three kinds of workplace relationships. Supply examples where appropriate.

Conflict in Cecil and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that each concedes decisions to the other in certain areas of expertise. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which of the following?

One consequence to relationship violence can be economic "injury."

This type of love is compassionate and selfless.

Which of the following is a friendship need that is based on someone who helps you recognize your attributes (e.g., leadership skills, artistic talent, or sense of humor)?

Relationship violence in some form is inevitable.

Ben gave several suggestions to his supervisor as to how to improve telephone customer service. Ben's communication can be described as _______.