Exam 3: Relationship Development

A relationship in which the ratio of one partner's benefits to investments is not equal to the ratio of the other partner's benefits to investments would be called _______.

According to filter theory, _______ refers to whether the two partners in a relationship possess compatible traits, behaviors, and interpersonal styles.

According to Thibaut and Kelley's (1959) interdependence theory, over time, most partners learn how best to coordinate their behaviors in order to achieve mutually satisfying outcomes. This process is called _______.

Which of the following couples will experience the highest amount of commitment to their relationship, according to Rusbult's investment model?

Tom and Judy have been dating for a long time. They are attracted to each other and feel that they are very compatible in terms of their attitudes and values. Recently, they have begun to think about marriage and how suitable they would be as husband and wife. According to Murstein's stage model, Tom and Judy are in the _______ stage of relationship development.

Fary began to date Dan several months ago. Although she has fairly high expectations about romantic relationships, she has been quite pleasantly surprised by how many unexpected and "extra" benefits she receives from her relationship with Dan. Last week Fary met Tim, who has made it clear that he is interested in dating her but who does not seem as interesting or attractive as Dan. Which one of these figures best illustrates Fary's current romantic situation?

Research on inequity in romantic relationships reveals that people who are _______ in their relationships tend to experience more distress than people who are _______.

According to Reis and colleagues' (1988) intimacy theory, which of the following is the KEY mechanism in creating intimacy and promoting relationship development?

Which of the following is NOT an assumption of social exchange theories of relationship development?

According to social exchange models, which of the following equations illustrates an "equitable" relationship?

_______ refers to the ways in which a person is connected to his or her partner and bound to the relationship.

The concept of depth of self-disclosure refers to . . .

Danny recently disclosed to Sandy a very private piece of information. Which of the following responses should Sandy make if she wants to encourage the growth of their relationship?

According to filter theory, people evaluate their potential partners initially in terms of _______.

Murstein's model of relationship development proposes that at the initial "stimulus" stage, an individual is likely to evaluate the potential partner's _______.

Jill believes that her relationship with Jack has become inequitable. In particular, she feels guilty because he contributes so much more than she does and receives far fewer benefits. How can Jill restore equity to her relationship with Jack?

"Well, it's not like I ask her to contribute so much to our relationship-it's just in her nature." This statement may reflect an attempt to restore _______.

According to Thibaut and Kelley's (1959) interdependence theory, comparison level refers to . . .

According to social exchange theories, anything that involves a person's time and effort or that represents lost opportunities is known as a(n) _______.

According to Thibaut and Kelley's (1959) interdependence theory, comparison level for alternatives refers to . . .