Question 1

Which of these uses an onion as a metaphor to explain self-disclosure in personal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social penetration theory 
B)  Communication privacy management theory 
C)  Communication rules 
D)  Relational maintenance 
A)  Social penetration theory 
B)  Communication privacy management theory 
C)  Communication rules 
D)  Relational maintenance A

Question 2

By revealing one's height and biological sex, one is engaging in self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Sophia prefers her alone time and doing activities without her partner Ethan, while he prefers to do everything with her. What relational dialectic is challenging their relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-interest versus self-disclosure 
B)  Novelty versus predictability 
C)  Openness versus protection 
D)  Autonomy versus connection 
A)  Self-interest versus self-disclosure 
B)  Novelty versus predictability 
C)  Openness versus protection 
D)  Autonomy versus connection D

Question 4

Positivity, assurances, and self-disclosure can all be used to help maintain our relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Shelby craves tradition. Each Christmas Eve she and her family go to Midnight Mass, come home, eat a pork dinner, and then each family member opens one present. They open the remainder of their presents on Christmas morning. These Christmas traditions exemplify which characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Predictability 
B)  Novelty 
C)  Connection 
D)  Openness 
A)  Predictability 
B)  Novelty 
C)  Connection 
D)  Openness

Question 6

Identify three benefits of using self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

Self-disclosure can increase t

Question 7

Expression of emotional support and personal assistance to your relational partner are both part of

Accepted Answer

A)  positivity. 
B)  assurances. 
C)  supportive communication. 
D)  relational maintenance. 
A)  positivity. 
B)  assurances. 
C)  supportive communication. 
D)  relational maintenance.

Question 8

If your friend discloses that his girlfriend just broke up with him, what would be an appropriate response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Offer advice. 
B)  Compare his breakup to yours. 
C)  Remind him that you predicted this. 
D)  Use people-oriented listening. 
A)  Offer advice. 
B)  Compare his breakup to yours. 
C)  Remind him that you predicted this. 
D)  Use people-oriented listening.

Question 9

Marta and Jackson have agreed not to discuss their past relationships and to only focus on the present and future of their relationship. This is an example of negotiating communication rules.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A)  criticize your partner when he or she discloses to you. 
B)  disclose your self and encourage disclosure from your partner. 
C)  hide important information from your partner. 
D)  share your partner's disclosures with other people. 
A)  criticize your partner when he or she discloses to you. 
B)  disclose your self and encourage disclosure from your partner. 
C)  hide important information from your partner. 
D)  share your partner's disclosures with other people.

Question 11

What are three guidelines for competent supportive communication?

Accepted Answer

Make sure the person

Question 12

Your workplace has a formal, impersonal culture and communication style. Most employees prefer memos and emails over face-to-face communication or texting. What characteristic does your workplace demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy 
B)  Openness 
C)  Connection 
D)  Protection 
A)  Autonomy 
B)  Openness 
C)  Connection 
D)  Protection

Question 13

Depth refers to disclosing increasingly personal information, and breadth refers to revealing more at each layer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Messages that communicate how much a relational partner means to you are

Accepted Answer

A)  assurances. 
B)  positivity. 
C)  supportive communication. 
D)  intimacy. 
A)  assurances. 
B)  positivity. 
C)  supportive communication. 
D)  intimacy.

Question 15

What are the three relational dialectics, and why are they important in relationships?

Accepted Answer

The relational dialectics are: autonomy

Question 16

It is important to listen actively when others disclose to you.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Describe and provide an example of three relational maintenance strategies.

Accepted Answer

One example is positivity, which is comm

Question 18

When engaging in supportive communication, you should avoid asking open-ended questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Self-disclosure is particularly integral to the "coming apart" stages of a relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Our relationships are more satisfying when partners act in ways that increase uncertainty.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of these uses an onion as a metaphor to explain self-disclosure in personal relationships?

By revealing one's height and biological sex, one is engaging in self-disclosure.

Sophia prefers her alone time and doing activities without her partner Ethan, while he prefers to do everything with her. What relational dialectic is challenging their relationship?

Positivity, assurances, and self-disclosure can all be used to help maintain our relationships.

Shelby craves tradition. Each Christmas Eve she and her family go to Midnight Mass, come home, eat a pork dinner, and then each family member opens one present. They open the remainder of their presents on Christmas morning. These Christmas traditions exemplify which characteristic?

Identify three benefits of using self-disclosure.

Expression of emotional support and personal assistance to your relational partner are both part of

If your friend discloses that his girlfriend just broke up with him, what would be an appropriate response?

Marta and Jackson have agreed not to discuss their past relationships and to only focus on the present and future of their relationship. This is an example of negotiating communication rules.

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

What are three guidelines for competent supportive communication?

Your workplace has a formal, impersonal culture and communication style. Most employees prefer memos and emails over face-to-face communication or texting. What characteristic does your workplace demonstrate?

Depth refers to disclosing increasingly personal information, and breadth refers to revealing more at each layer.

Messages that communicate how much a relational partner means to you are

What are the three relational dialectics, and why are they important in relationships?

It is important to listen actively when others disclose to you.

Describe and provide an example of three relational maintenance strategies.

When engaging in supportive communication, you should avoid asking open-ended questions.

Self-disclosure is particularly integral to the "coming apart" stages of a relationship.

Our relationships are more satisfying when partners act in ways that increase uncertainty.

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Which of these uses an onion as a metaphor to explain self-disclosure in personal relationships?

By revealing one's height and biological sex, one is engaging in self-disclosure.

Sophia prefers her alone time and doing activities without her partner Ethan, while he prefers to do everything with her. What relational dialectic is challenging their relationship?

Positivity, assurances, and self-disclosure can all be used to help maintain our relationships.

Shelby craves tradition. Each Christmas Eve she and her family go to Midnight Mass, come home, eat a pork dinner, and then each family member opens one present. They open the remainder of their presents on Christmas morning. These Christmas traditions exemplify which characteristic?

Identify three benefits of using self-disclosure.

Expression of emotional support and personal assistance to your relational partner are both part of

If your friend discloses that his girlfriend just broke up with him, what would be an appropriate response?

Marta and Jackson have agreed not to discuss their past relationships and to only focus on the present and future of their relationship. This is an example of negotiating communication rules.

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

What are three guidelines for competent supportive communication?

Your workplace has a formal, impersonal culture and communication style. Most employees prefer memos and emails over face-to-face communication or texting. What characteristic does your workplace demonstrate?

Depth refers to disclosing increasingly personal information, and breadth refers to revealing more at each layer.

Messages that communicate how much a relational partner means to you are

What are the three relational dialectics, and why are they important in relationships?

It is important to listen actively when others disclose to you.

Describe and provide an example of three relational maintenance strategies.

When engaging in supportive communication, you should avoid asking open-ended questions.

Self-disclosure is particularly integral to the "coming apart" stages of a relationship.

Our relationships are more satisfying when partners act in ways that increase uncertainty.

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