Exam 8: Communication and Relational Dynamics

The best way to develop a positive interpersonal relationship is to begin that relationship by revealing a great amount of highly personal information about yourself.

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Question 161

The "Unknown" window of the Johari model represents things about yourself that another knows but you do not.

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Question 162

In male friendships,what often takes the place of the emotional expression found in female friendships?

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Question 163

Pierre and Jose met in a nursing class and,after chatting a few times,discovered they both enjoy lacrosse.Pierre invited Jose to join him tonight for a team practice.What stage of relational development are Pierre and Jose in?

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Question 164

Sharing activities is a dimension of intimacy.

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Question 165

When considering workplace communication,what does the terms "assimilation" refer to?

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Question 166

To maintain a healthy relationship during the stagnating stage,partners need to balance the need for togetherness with the need for independence.

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Question 167

Kim discloses a personal situation to her friend in the hopes that her friend will agree with her.What is this an example of?

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Question 168

What does the Johari Window suggest about self-disclosure in relationships?

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Question 169

The circumscribing stage of interpersonal relationships involves extensive avoidance of the other.

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Question 170

Attraction to others is greatest when we perceive we are similar to them in a high percentage of important areas like goals and beliefs.

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Question 171

The fact that we are attracted to competent people means that we need to appear flawless to others.

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Question 172

The strongest influence on why people disclose seems to be how well they know the other person.

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Question 173

Adair tells her boss that another company has offered her a job with higher pay.Adair hopes that this will get her a raise at her current job.What is this an example of?

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Question 174

Discuss the various relational transgressions and strategies for relational repair.

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Question 175

Which term refers to the first stage in relational development,in which the parties express interest in one another?

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Question 176

Which term refers to the stage of relational development in which the parties begin to take on a single identity?

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Question 177

Leslie had a bad day at work and she doesn't feel like talking about it with her partner Laura.Which dialectic is this?

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Question 178

Breadth is a dimension of self-disclosure involving a shift from relatively non-revealing messages to more personal ones.

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The best way to develop a positive interpersonal relationship is to begin that relationship by revealing a great amount of highly personal information about yourself.

The "Unknown" window of the Johari model represents things about yourself that another knows but you do not.

In male friendships,what often takes the place of the emotional expression found in female friendships?

Pierre and Jose met in a nursing class and,after chatting a few times,discovered they both enjoy lacrosse.Pierre invited Jose to join him tonight for a team practice.What stage of relational development are Pierre and Jose in?

Sharing activities is a dimension of intimacy.

When considering workplace communication,what does the terms "assimilation" refer to?

To maintain a healthy relationship during the stagnating stage,partners need to balance the need for togetherness with the need for independence.

Kim discloses a personal situation to her friend in the hopes that her friend will agree with her.What is this an example of?

What does the Johari Window suggest about self-disclosure in relationships?

The circumscribing stage of interpersonal relationships involves extensive avoidance of the other.

Attraction to others is greatest when we perceive we are similar to them in a high percentage of important areas like goals and beliefs.

The fact that we are attracted to competent people means that we need to appear flawless to others.

The strongest influence on why people disclose seems to be how well they know the other person.

Adair tells her boss that another company has offered her a job with higher pay.Adair hopes that this will get her a raise at her current job.What is this an example of?

Discuss the various relational transgressions and strategies for relational repair.

Which term refers to the first stage in relational development,in which the parties express interest in one another?

Which term refers to the stage of relational development in which the parties begin to take on a single identity?

Leslie had a bad day at work and she doesn't feel like talking about it with her partner Laura.Which dialectic is this?

Breadth is a dimension of self-disclosure involving a shift from relatively non-revealing messages to more personal ones.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communications

Communication and Identity: Creating and Presenting the Self

Perception: What You See Is What You Get

Emotions: Feeling, Thinking, and Communicating

Language: Barrier and Bridge

Nonverbal Communication: Messages Beyond Words

Listening: More Than Meets the Ear

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

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