Exam 8: Communication and Relational Dynamics

When Jessica and Peter first met they were crazy about each other and wanted to spend all of their time together,which they did doing a variety of activities.After being together for over a year Jessica and Peter have the same routine every day and neither one of them is very happy about it.Which stage of relational development are they in?

Which dialectic refers to the tension between a desire for stability and the need for novelty in a relationship?

Wanda caught her husband Brendon looking at pornography.She was deeply hurt and disgusted with Brendon.Brendon apologized,saying "I'm so sorry.I know it will be hard for you to trust me now.I want you to monitor my web use from now on so I'm accountable to you." Which of the following required elements of a full apology is missing from Brendon's statement?

Which of the following best exemplifies the definition of self-disclosure?

We are attracted to others we believe are like us,even if they behave in an offensive manner.

Tara has decided to reframe her husband's lack of interest in social connections as being introverted.Which strategy is Tara using to manage the dialectic tensions her relationship?

In the workplace,socialization refers to how new employees interact with other employees in non-work activities.

"I acted like a selfish jerk." This is an example of an explicit acknowledgement that the transgression was wrong.

The text mentions two self-help books: one American,called How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty,and one Japanese,called 16 Ways to Avoid Saying No.What point is the textbook making by citing these two books?

Casimir receives a painting that he finds very ugly as a gift from his aunt.Casimir tells his aunt the painting is very interesting.Which term best describes Casimir's statement?

David feels uncomfortable with an assignment in his Child and Youth Worker program.To complete the assignment David decides to make up a scenario instead of self-disclosing his real experiences.What is this an example of?

Self-disclosure on both sides is necessary for the development of a satisfying relationship.

Communication during the initiating stage of interpersonal relationships is characterized by lengthy conversations about the interests of the parties involved.

Andre and Daniel have blended their families.They have decided to come up with new family traditions as a way to bring the new family together.Which strategy are they using to manage the dialectic tensions in their relationship?

What must be included in a statement in order for it to qualify as self-disclosure?

Self-disclosure can have the effect of an attack on the other person.

"Why don't you go ahead and visit your friends without me this weekend.I'll stick around and catch up on my studies." What relational stage does this statement exemplify?

Which dialectic tension is least likely to occur when a couple moves from bonding to differentiating?

Sean and Sharon have been living together for a year.Recently Sean has started going to the gym again like he did before they moved in together.Sharon is taking an art class.What stage of relational development are Sean and Sharon in?

Hints are more direct than equivocal statements.