Exam 10: Managing Relationship Challenges

Which strategy for delivering bad news involves using messages that are honest and straightforward?

What is an outright falsification of information intended to deceive and impact the behavior of the listener?

Eileen wants to break up with Kobi,but doesn't have the heart to tell him,so she starts constantly criticizing him.Eileen secretly hopes that Kobi will take the hint and ask to end their relationship.Eileen's approach is an example of the indirect strategy of __________.

When Madelina accuses Joel of cheating on her,Joel admits that he did go out with someone else,but only to help her through a difficult time.He then reassures Madelina that he is still in love with her and tells her not to worry.How would Joel's account most appropriately be labeled?

When Carlos lies about how much money he makes at his new job because he's embarrassed about it,his reason for lying is best described as __________.

Hal accused his coworker of stealing his Star Wars coffee mug.Hal's accusation is also referred to as a(n)__________.

Due to perceived partner __________,some people feel that their partner is the only person who can meet their relational needs,and are less likely to end the relationship even after severe transgressions.

List and briefly describe the five types of accounts put forth by relationship scholar Frank Fincham.

Identify the factors that determine the impact of physical separation and distance on long- distance relationships (LDRs).Give an in-depth explanation of how each factor can impact LDRs by using key terms,examples of research studies,and extra details when applicable.

Identify the six phases of Duck's model of ending relationships,and provide a description for each.

Seemingly out of the blue,Callie comes home from work one day and says to her partner Sherry,"I've found someone else.I'm moving out tomorrow." Callie leaves the next day,despite Sherry's attempts to convince her to stay.This breakup could be described as __________.

According to relationship researchers Laura Guerrero and Guy Bachman,which type of response will most likely be used after a severe offense in a negative or unsatisfying relationship?

In order,Duck's phases of ending a relationship are: __________.

People choose to be deceptive for a variety of reasons,and these reasons can be divided into two categories: __________.

Felix tells Alycia,"I just don't like the way you behave around other people,so I don't want to be your friend anymore." According to the termination strategies identified by relationship scholar Leslie Baxter,Felix ended the relationship using a(n)__________.

One study suggests that people who are in long-distance relationships can maintain relationships similar to those between people who are geographically close,as long as they are able to get together at least __________.

Name and describe the three types of deception by commission,or the deliberate presentation of false information.

Lilah cried when Elmer said he thought she was "spoiled brat." Lilah's response to this hurtful comment is a(n)__________ response.

During which phase of the relational dissolution process do one or both partners finalize the public story they share with others?

When Yadier calls his housemate Mark a slob,Mark responds sarcastically with,"Right! Why don't you take a closer look at your own room?" Mark's reaction is best characterized as a(n)__________ response.