Question 1

Relational dialectics are competing tensions and impulses with our relational partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Revealing private information about yourself to others is called

Accepted Answer

A)  intimacy. 
B)  connection. 
C)  self-disclosure. 
D)  protection. 
A)  intimacy. 
B)  connection. 
C)  self-disclosure. 
D)  protection.

Question 3

Identify three ways to enhance self-disclosure skills.

Accepted Answer

Know yourself; know

Question 4

Identify the two relational dialectics that are most applicable to family relationships.

Accepted Answer

Autonomy versus conn

Question 5

Which of these is defined as communication that is cheerful and optimistic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Assurances 
B)  Supportive communication 
C)  Relational maintenance 
D)  Positivity 
A)  Assurances 
B)  Supportive communication 
C)  Relational maintenance 
D)  Positivity

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Describe how relational partners can increase the effectiveness of their self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

There are several ways you can increase

Question 8

Your younger sister struggles with her desire to spend time with her friends and pressure to spend time with family. What dialectic tension is she experiencing?

Accepted Answer

A)  Novelty versus predictability 
B)  Autonomy versus connection 
C)  Openness versus protection 
D)  Family versus friends 
A)  Novelty versus predictability 
B)  Autonomy versus connection 
C)  Openness versus protection 
D)  Family versus friends

Question 9

Carlos and Jazmin often speak to one another about future plans, events, and holidays. What relational maintenance strategy are they illustrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Intimacy 
C)  Positivity 
D)  Assurances 
A)  Self-disclosure 
B)  Intimacy 
C)  Positivity 
D)  Assurances

Question 10

Provide two examples of using assurances as a strategy for maintaining relationships.

Accepted Answer

You talk about futur

Question 11

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 characteristic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stability 
B)  Privacy 
C)  Protection 
D)  Autonomy 
A)  Stability 
B)  Privacy 
C)  Protection 
D)  Autonomy

Question 12

What relational dialectic is most closely related to communication privacy management theory?

Accepted Answer

Openness v

Question 13

What relational dialectic is most challenging in romantic relationships?

Accepted Answer

Novelty ve

Question 14

According to social penetration theory, the central layers include core characteristics of your self, including self-esteem, values, and personality traits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Why is the relational dialectic of autonomy versus connection most challenging in family relationships?

Accepted Answer

As children mature, they seek

Question 16

What are three strategies relational partners can use to help maintain their relationship?

Accepted Answer

Positivity

Question 17

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Breadth is more important than depth in self-disclosure. 
B)  Self-disclosure always leads to intimacy. 
C)  More self-disclosure is always better. 
D)  It is important to disclose information that is appropriate. 
A)  Breadth is more important than depth in self-disclosure. 
B)  Self-disclosure always leads to intimacy. 
C)  More self-disclosure is always better. 
D)  It is important to disclose information that is appropriate.

Question 18

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Men disclose more than women. 
B)  Women disclose more than men. 
C)  Both men and women are more likely to self-disclose to women than to men. 
D)  Both men and women are more likely to self-disclose to men than to women. 
A)  Men disclose more than women. 
B)  Women disclose more than men. 
C)  Both men and women are more likely to self-disclose to women than to men. 
D)  Both men and women are more likely to self-disclose to men than to women.

Question 19

Which is NOT an effective way to enhance your self-disclosure skills?

Accepted Answer

A)  Remember that women are more comfortable disclosing than men. 
B)  Be sensitive to cultural differences regarding self-disclosure. 
C)  Actively listen and express empathy when others disclose to you. 
D)  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)  Actively listen and express empathy when others disclose to you. 
D)  Be sure to communicate true thoughts and feelings.

Question 20

The dialectic of autonomy versus connection is most pronounced in romantic and family relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Relational dialectics are competing tensions and impulses with our relational partners.

Revealing private information about yourself to others is called

Identify three ways to enhance self-disclosure skills.

Identify the two relational dialectics that are most applicable to family relationships.

Which of these is defined as communication that is cheerful and optimistic?

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

Describe how relational partners can increase the effectiveness of their self-disclosure.

Your younger sister struggles with her desire to spend time with her friends and pressure to spend time with family. What dialectic tension is she experiencing?

Carlos and Jazmin often speak to one another about future plans, events, and holidays. What relational maintenance strategy are they illustrating?

Provide two examples of using assurances as a strategy for maintaining relationships.

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 characteristic?

What relational dialectic is most closely related to communication privacy management theory?

What relational dialectic is most challenging in romantic relationships?

According to social penetration theory, the central layers include core characteristics of your self, including self-esteem, values, and personality traits.

Why is the relational dialectic of autonomy versus connection most challenging in family relationships?

What are three strategies relational partners can use to help maintain their relationship?

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

Which is NOT an effective way to enhance your self-disclosure skills?

The dialectic of autonomy versus connection is most pronounced in romantic and family relationships.

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Relational dialectics are competing tensions and impulses with our relational partners.

Revealing private information about yourself to others is called

Identify three ways to enhance self-disclosure skills.

Identify the two relational dialectics that are most applicable to family relationships.

Which of these is defined as communication that is cheerful and optimistic?

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

Describe how relational partners can increase the effectiveness of their self-disclosure.

Your younger sister struggles with her desire to spend time with her friends and pressure to spend time with family. What dialectic tension is she experiencing?

Carlos and Jazmin often speak to one another about future plans, events, and holidays. What relational maintenance strategy are they illustrating?

Provide two examples of using assurances as a strategy for maintaining relationships.

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 characteristic?

What relational dialectic is most closely related to communication privacy management theory?

What relational dialectic is most challenging in romantic relationships?

According to social penetration theory, the central layers include core characteristics of your self, including self-esteem, values, and personality traits.

Why is the relational dialectic of autonomy versus connection most challenging in family relationships?

What are three strategies relational partners can use to help maintain their relationship?

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

Which is NOT an effective way to enhance your self-disclosure skills?

The dialectic of autonomy versus connection is most pronounced in romantic and family relationships.

The Nature and Sources of Law

The Court System and Dispute Resolution

Business Ethics, Social Forces, and the Law

The Constitution As the Foundation of the Legal Environment

Government Regulation of Competition and Prices

Administrative Agencies

The Legal Environment of International Trade

Crimes

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Cyberlaw

Nature and Classes of Contracts: Contracting on the Internet

Formation of Contracts: Offer and Acceptance

Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

Interview Techniques and Strategies

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