Exam 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Name and briefly describe three of the four types of costs and rewards that are considered part of social exchange theory.

Erik sees Alexandra every day in his history class,but has never talked with her.Erik likes the way Alexandra looks,including the way she dresses and how she wears her hair.He's even more attracted to her apparent intelligence and the way she speaks during class discussions.He'd like to know more about her.Erik is probably in the __________ stage of any relationship that might develop between them.

Brett and Cedric have become closer as a couple but are struggling to maintain their sense of autonomy.To fix the issue,they decide to plan occasional weekend activities by themselves.Which strategy for coping with dialectical tensions does this demonstrate?

When the decision about where to eat is in question,Jakob usually defers to Phil.On the other hand,when it comes to which movie to see,Jakob usually makes the decision.Jakob and Phil's friendship seems to generally work this way,with Jakob being the expert and in charge of some things,and Phil in others.How would this friendship best be classified in terms of power?

Which dialectical tension concerns our wish to disclose information while maintaining our privacy?

What is true regarding the progression of a relationship through relational stages?

Which theory views relational development as the management of tensions that pull us in two directions at the same time?

After breaking up with Laurel,Monique created a standard reply for people who ask about their breakup.While Monique no longer sees Laurel and has come to grips with its end,she feels that the relationship will always be a part of her.Monique is in which stage of relational de-escalation?

How do short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction differ?

The perspective of the relationship changes from "we" and "us" to "you" and "me" during which stage of relational development?