Question 1

Communication that is cheerful and optimistic._______

Accepted Answer

Positivity

Question 2

Intimacy can be achieved as long as at least one relational partner engages in self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Altman and Taylor use an apple to describe the process of self-disclosure in our relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Marta and Jackson have agreed not to discuss their past relationships and to only focus on the present and future of their relationship.They are demonstrating the use of communication rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Mark's sister Lily recently disclosed to him that she is involved in a same-sex relationship.Mark feels pressured between his need to maintain his sister's confidence yet also feels the need to disclose this information to his parents.What dialectic tension is Mark experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  novelty vs.predictability 
B)  autonomy vs.connection 
C)  openness vs.protection 
D)  family vs.friends 
E)  none of the options are correct 
A)  novelty vs.predictability 
B)  autonomy vs.connection 
C)  openness vs.protection 
D)  family vs.friends 
E)  none of the options are correct

Question 6

What is the formation of information boundaries that allows individuals to monitor and control what they disclose and who they share it with called?

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy 
B)  social penetration theory 
C)  communication privacy management theory 
D)  relational dialectics 
E)  openness versus protection 
A)  intimacy 
B)  social penetration theory 
C)  communication privacy management theory 
D)  relational dialectics 
E)  openness versus protection

Question 7

By communicating demographic information such as birthplace,age,and ethnic background,you are in the outermost layer,according to social penetration theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Your younger sister struggles with the desire to spend time with her friends,yet feels pressured to spend time with family.What dialectic tension is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  novelty vs.predictability 
B)  autonomy vs.connection 
C)  openness vs.protection 
D)  family vs.friends 
E)  none of the options are correct 
A)  novelty vs.predictability 
B)  autonomy vs.connection 
C)  openness vs.protection 
D)  family vs.friends 
E)  none of the options are correct

Question 9

Liam and Emma have decided that past relationships are a taboo topic and one that is not to be discussed in their relationship.What are they illustrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  protection 
B)  communication privacy management theory 
C)  communication rules 
D)  openness 
E)  autonomy 
A)  protection 
B)  communication privacy management theory 
C)  communication rules 
D)  openness 
E)  autonomy

Question 10

Bill was raised in a family where communication was devalued.Sensitive topics and issues were not talked about and,instead,only safe topics such as the weather and current events were discussed.Bill's family could be described as having a focus on which relational dialectic?

Accepted Answer

A)  openness 
B)  stability 
C)  privacy 
D)  protection 
E)  autonomy 
A)  openness 
B)  stability 
C)  privacy 
D)  protection 
E)  autonomy

Question 11

Brian feels the need for excitement and spontaneity in his relationship with Elena yet sometimes he wants stability.He is illustrating which dialectic in their relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  connection versus autonomy 
B)  openness versus protection 
C)  novelty versus predictability 
D)  stability versus change 
E)  none of the options are correct 
A)  connection versus autonomy 
B)  openness versus protection 
C)  novelty versus predictability 
D)  stability versus change 
E)  none of the options are correct

Question 12

Which of the following relational dialectics poses the most significant challenge for romantic relational partners?

Accepted Answer

A)  novelty vs.predictability 
B)  autonomy vs.connection 
C)  openness vs.protection 
D)  intimacy vs.separation 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  novelty vs.predictability 
B)  autonomy vs.connection 
C)  openness vs.protection 
D)  intimacy vs.separation 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 13

Relational dialectics can impact our relationships because

Accepted Answer

A)  they naturally occur in our interpersonal relationships. 
B)  they must be managed. 
C)  tensions occur in our interpersonal relationships. 
D)  they are only bad if not dealt with. 
E)  all of the options are correct. 
A)  they naturally occur in our interpersonal relationships. 
B)  they must be managed. 
C)  tensions occur in our interpersonal relationships. 
D)  they are only bad if not dealt with. 
E)  all of the options are correct.

Question 14

Self-disclosure is most effectively used as a relational maintenance strategy when you

Accepted Answer

A)  put down your partner's disclosure. 
B)  disclose your self and encourage disclosure from your partner. 
C)  hide important information from your partner. 
D)  betray your partner by sharing his or her confidential disclosures. 
E)  avoid it at all costs. 
A)  put down your partner's disclosure. 
B)  disclose your self and encourage disclosure from your partner. 
C)  hide important information from your partner. 
D)  betray your partner by sharing his or her confidential disclosures. 
E)  avoid it at all costs.

Question 15

Which of the following is not an important strategy for maintaining healthy relationships,as suggested by your text?

Accepted Answer

A)  positivity 
B)  protection 
C)  openness 
D)  assurances 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  positivity 
B)  protection 
C)  openness 
D)  assurances 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 16

The use of self-disclosure in online interaction suggests

Accepted Answer

A)  we discuss more online. 
B)  we discuss less online. 
C)  they seem less intimate. 
D)  it is easy to perceive responses. 
E)  none of the options are correct. 
A)  we discuss more online. 
B)  we discuss less online. 
C)  they seem less intimate. 
D)  it is easy to perceive responses. 
E)  none of the options are correct.

Question 17

While depth refers to disclosing increasingly personal information,breadth refers to revealing more at each layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Which of the following is characteristic of how self-disclosure can create intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Only one partner must disclose. 
B)  Self-disclose intimate information even if it is peculiar. 
C)  Don't respond to self-disclosure. 
D)  More self-disclosure is always better. 
E)  Both partners must disclose. 
A)  Only one partner must disclose. 
B)  Self-disclose intimate information even if it is peculiar. 
C)  Don't respond to self-disclosure. 
D)  More self-disclosure is always better. 
E)  Both partners must disclose.

Question 19

Despite our need for novelty,our relationships are more satisfying when partners act in ways that help increase uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

The authors suggest several ways in which we can enhance our self-disclosure skills.Which of the following was NOT recommended?

Accepted Answer

A)  remember that women are more comfortable disclosing than men 
B)  be sensitive to cultural differences regarding self-disclosure 
C)  don't force others to self-disclose 
D)  actively listen and express empathy when others disclose to you 
E)  be sure to communicate true thoughts and feelings 
A)  remember that women are more comfortable disclosing than men 
B)  be sensitive to cultural differences regarding self-disclosure 
C)  don't force others to self-disclose 
D)  actively listen and express empathy when others disclose to you 
E)  be sure to communicate true thoughts and feelings

Communication that is cheerful and optimistic._______

Intimacy can be achieved as long as at least one relational partner engages in self-disclosure.

Altman and Taylor use an apple to describe the process of self-disclosure in our relationships.

Marta and Jackson have agreed not to discuss their past relationships and to only focus on the present and future of their relationship.They are demonstrating the use of communication rules.

Mark's sister Lily recently disclosed to him that she is involved in a same-sex relationship.Mark feels pressured between his need to maintain his sister's confidence yet also feels the need to disclose this information to his parents.What dialectic tension is Mark experiencing?

What is the formation of information boundaries that allows individuals to monitor and control what they disclose and who they share it with called?

By communicating demographic information such as birthplace,age,and ethnic background,you are in the outermost layer,according to social penetration theory.

Your younger sister struggles with the desire to spend time with her friends,yet feels pressured to spend time with family.What dialectic tension is she experiencing?

Liam and Emma have decided that past relationships are a taboo topic and one that is not to be discussed in their relationship.What are they illustrating?

Bill was raised in a family where communication was devalued.Sensitive topics and issues were not talked about and,instead,only safe topics such as the weather and current events were discussed.Bill's family could be described as having a focus on which relational dialectic?

Brian feels the need for excitement and spontaneity in his relationship with Elena yet sometimes he wants stability.He is illustrating which dialectic in their relationship?

Which of the following relational dialectics poses the most significant challenge for romantic relational partners?

Relational dialectics can impact our relationships because

Self-disclosure is most effectively used as a relational maintenance strategy when you

Which of the following is not an important strategy for maintaining healthy relationships,as suggested by your text?

The use of self-disclosure in online interaction suggests

While depth refers to disclosing increasingly personal information,breadth refers to revealing more at each layer.

Which of the following is characteristic of how self-disclosure can create intimacy?

Despite our need for novelty,our relationships are more satisfying when partners act in ways that help increase uncertainty.

The authors suggest several ways in which we can enhance our self-disclosure skills.Which of the following was NOT recommended?

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

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Exam 10: Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Communication that is cheerful and optimistic._______

Intimacy can be achieved as long as at least one relational partner engages in self-disclosure.

Altman and Taylor use an apple to describe the process of self-disclosure in our relationships.

Marta and Jackson have agreed not to discuss their past relationships and to only focus on the present and future of their relationship.They are demonstrating the use of communication rules.

Mark's sister Lily recently disclosed to him that she is involved in a same-sex relationship.Mark feels pressured between his need to maintain his sister's confidence yet also feels the need to disclose this information to his parents.What dialectic tension is Mark experiencing?

What is the formation of information boundaries that allows individuals to monitor and control what they disclose and who they share it with called?

By communicating demographic information such as birthplace,age,and ethnic background,you are in the outermost layer,according to social penetration theory.

Your younger sister struggles with the desire to spend time with her friends,yet feels pressured to spend time with family.What dialectic tension is she experiencing?

Liam and Emma have decided that past relationships are a taboo topic and one that is not to be discussed in their relationship.What are they illustrating?

Bill was raised in a family where communication was devalued.Sensitive topics and issues were not talked about and,instead,only safe topics such as the weather and current events were discussed.Bill's family could be described as having a focus on which relational dialectic?

Brian feels the need for excitement and spontaneity in his relationship with Elena yet sometimes he wants stability.He is illustrating which dialectic in their relationship?

Which of the following relational dialectics poses the most significant challenge for romantic relational partners?

Relational dialectics can impact our relationships because

Self-disclosure is most effectively used as a relational maintenance strategy when you

Which of the following is not an important strategy for maintaining healthy relationships,as suggested by your text?

The use of self-disclosure in online interaction suggests

While depth refers to disclosing increasingly personal information,breadth refers to revealing more at each layer.

Which of the following is characteristic of how self-disclosure can create intimacy?

Despite our need for novelty,our relationships are more satisfying when partners act in ways that help increase uncertainty.

The authors suggest several ways in which we can enhance our self-disclosure skills.Which of the following was NOT recommended?

Introduction to Communication

Self and Perception

Mediated Communication

Understanding Culture

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Active Listening

Managing Conflict

Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Small Group Communication

Leadership in Group Communication

Preparing Your Speech

Composing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Informative Speeches

Persuasive Speeches

Interviewing Techniques and Strategies

Filters