Question 1

The giving of gifts is a shallow and materialistic act and certainly does not express one's love toward another.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

All of the following are major indicators of a committed romantic relationship except for

Accepted Answer

A) providing affection. 
B) maintaining integrity. 
C) create a relational future. 
D) making an effort to not over-communicate. 
E) creating a positive relational atmosphere. 
A) providing affection. 
B) maintaining integrity. 
C) create a relational future. 
D) making an effort to not over-communicate. 
E) creating a positive relational atmosphere. D

Question 3

An intimate relationship

Accepted Answer

A) may only exhibit one or two dimensions. 
B) can be achieved by sharing activities. 
C) can be created through exchanging important feelings. 
D) can come from exchanging ideas. 
E) All of these answer are correct. 
A) may only exhibit one or two dimensions. 
B) can be achieved by sharing activities. 
C) can be created through exchanging important feelings. 
D) can come from exchanging ideas. 
E) All of these answer are correct. E

Question 4

A research study found that college students use the following relational maintenance strategies most in email.

Accepted Answer

A) openness and social networks 
B) social networks and sharing tasks 
C) positivity and assurances 
D) openness and assurances 
E) sharing tasks and openness 
A) openness and social networks 
B) social networks and sharing tasks 
C) positivity and assurances 
D) openness and assurances 
E) sharing tasks and openness

Question 5

Emotional expression is the only way to develop close relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Research supports the idea that-in "friends with benefits" relationships-women are more typically focused on "friends" and men are more likely to be interested in "benefits."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Physical intimacy is obviously the best type of relational intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Managing your privacy settings on social network sites could have an impact on intimacy in cyber-relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

All of the following are dimensions of intimacy except which one?

Accepted Answer

A) physical 
B) emotional 
C) shared activities 
D) intellectual 
E) All of these answer are correct dimensions. 
A) physical 
B) emotional 
C) shared activities 
D) intellectual 
E) All of these answer are correct dimensions.

Question 10

According to the text, all of the following are strategies that couples use to keep their relationships satisfying except

Accepted Answer

A) positivity. 
B) social networks. 
C) openness. 
D) dividing chores equally. 
E) assurances. 
A) positivity. 
B) social networks. 
C) openness. 
D) dividing chores equally. 
E) assurances.

Question 11

It is difficult to learn a new love language.Therefore, we are probably better off finding a romantic partner with a style for expressing love that matches ours.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Children who experience insecure bonds with family in their early life often grow up anxious about new relationships, uncomfortable with intimacy, and worried about losing relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Telling someone "You can count on me" will usually guarantee loyalty because it's a measure of surefire commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a characteristic of families described in the text?

Accepted Answer

A) Family systems are interdependent. 
B) Family systems are manifested through communication. 
C) Family systems are nested. 
D) Families are more than just the sum of their parts. 
E) All of the above are characteristics of families. 
A) Family systems are interdependent. 
B) Family systems are manifested through communication. 
C) Family systems are nested. 
D) Families are more than just the sum of their parts. 
E) All of the above are characteristics of families.

Question 15

The benefit of forgiveness is

Accepted Answer

A) less emotional distress. 
B) less aggression. 
C) improvement of cardiovascular functioning. 
D) restoration of the damaged relationship. 
E) All of these choices are beneficial. 
A) less emotional distress. 
B) less aggression. 
C) improvement of cardiovascular functioning. 
D) restoration of the damaged relationship. 
E) All of these choices are beneficial.

Question 16

By definition, an intimate relationship must exhibit all four intimacy dimensions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Social psychologist Roy Baumeister makes the case that, on average, most people want ___________ close, important relationships in their lives at any given time.

Accepted Answer

A) one to two 
B) two to three 
C) three to four 
D) four to six 
E) more than six 
A) one to two 
B) two to three 
C) three to four 
D) four to six 
E) more than six

Question 18

Assuming your partner speaks the same love language as you is the key to success.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Because cultures like Japan and Taiwan are collectivist, people there communicate the same with members of "in-groups" and "out-groups" alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Of the following, what is not a category of relational transgressions?

Accepted Answer

A) minor vs.significant 
B) one-time vs.incremental 
C) deliberate vs.intentional 
D) social vs.relational 
E) open vs.private 
A) minor vs.significant 
B) one-time vs.incremental 
C) deliberate vs.intentional 
D) social vs.relational 
E) open vs.private

The giving of gifts is a shallow and materialistic act and certainly does not express one's love toward another.

All of the following are major indicators of a committed romantic relationship except for

An intimate relationship

A research study found that college students use the following relational maintenance strategies most in email.

Emotional expression is the only way to develop close relationships.

Research supports the idea that-in "friends with benefits" relationships-women are more typically focused on "friends" and men are more likely to be interested in "benefits."

Physical intimacy is obviously the best type of relational intimacy.

Managing your privacy settings on social network sites could have an impact on intimacy in cyber-relationships.

All of the following are dimensions of intimacy except which one?

According to the text, all of the following are strategies that couples use to keep their relationships satisfying except

It is difficult to learn a new love language.Therefore, we are probably better off finding a romantic partner with a style for expressing love that matches ours.

Children who experience insecure bonds with family in their early life often grow up anxious about new relationships, uncomfortable with intimacy, and worried about losing relationships.

Telling someone "You can count on me" will usually guarantee loyalty because it's a measure of surefire commitment.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of families described in the text?

The benefit of forgiveness is

By definition, an intimate relationship must exhibit all four intimacy dimensions.

Social psychologist Roy Baumeister makes the case that, on average, most people want ___________ close, important relationships in their lives at any given time.

Assuming your partner speaks the same love language as you is the key to success.

Because cultures like Japan and Taiwan are collectivist, people there communicate the same with members of "in-groups" and "out-groups" alike.

Of the following, what is not a category of relational transgressions?

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 9: Communication in Close Relationships

The giving of gifts is a shallow and materialistic act and certainly does not express one's love toward another.

All of the following are major indicators of a committed romantic relationship except for

An intimate relationship

A research study found that college students use the following relational maintenance strategies most in email.

Emotional expression is the only way to develop close relationships.

Research supports the idea that-in "friends with benefits" relationships-women are more typically focused on "friends" and men are more likely to be interested in "benefits."

Physical intimacy is obviously the best type of relational intimacy.

Managing your privacy settings on social network sites could have an impact on intimacy in cyber-relationships.

All of the following are dimensions of intimacy except which one?

According to the text, all of the following are strategies that couples use to keep their relationships satisfying except

It is difficult to learn a new love language.Therefore, we are probably better off finding a romantic partner with a style for expressing love that matches ours.

Children who experience insecure bonds with family in their early life often grow up anxious about new relationships, uncomfortable with intimacy, and worried about losing relationships.

Telling someone "You can count on me" will usually guarantee loyalty because it's a measure of surefire commitment.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of families described in the text?

The benefit of forgiveness is

By definition, an intimate relationship must exhibit all four intimacy dimensions.

Social psychologist Roy Baumeister makes the case that, on average, most people want ___________ close, important relationships in their lives at any given time.

Assuming your partner speaks the same love language as you is the key to success.

Because cultures like Japan and Taiwan are collectivist, people there communicate the same with members of "in-groups" and "out-groups" alike.

Of the following, what is not a category of relational transgressions?

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters