Question 1

Self-disclosure can lead to increased intimacy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

What level of self-disclosure fosters the most intimacy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Low breadth and high depth 
B)  High breadth and low depth 
C)  Low breadth and low depth 
D)  High breadth and high depth 
A)  Low breadth and high depth 
B)  High breadth and low depth 
C)  Low breadth and low depth 
D)  High breadth and high depth

Question 3

Brian feels the need for excitement and spontaneity in his relationship with Elena, yet sometimes he wants stability. This situation illustrates which relational dialectic?

Accepted Answer

A)  Connection versus autonomy 
B)  Openness versus protection 
C)  Novelty versus predictability 
D)  Stability versus change 
A)  Connection versus autonomy 
B)  Openness versus protection 
C)  Novelty versus predictability 
D)  Stability versus change

Question 4

Euro-Americans tend to self-disclose more frequently than Asians, Hispanics, and African Americans.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of the following statements about relational dialectics is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  Relational dialectics naturally occur in our interpersonal relationships. 
B)  Relational dialectics involve competing tensions. 
C)  Relational dialectics are only bad if not dealt with. 
D)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  Relational dialectics naturally occur in our interpersonal relationships. 
B)  Relational dialectics involve competing tensions. 
C)  Relational dialectics are only bad if not dealt with. 
D)  All of the options are correct.

Question 6

If you text your relational partner "cu soon; can't wait," you are using assurances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If you and your friend talk about many different topics in great detail, your self-disclosure has

Accepted Answer

A)  Low breadth and low depth. 
B)  High breadth and high depth. 
C)  High breadth and low depth. 
D)  Low breadth and high depth. 
A)  Low breadth and low depth. 
B)  High breadth and high depth. 
C)  High breadth and low depth. 
D)  Low breadth and high depth.

Question 8

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

A)  It reduces stress and results in greater mental health. 
B)  It occurs more online than face-to-face. 
C)  Studies suggest that men are more likely to self-disclose to women. 
D)  All of the options are correct. 
A)  It reduces stress and results in greater mental health. 
B)  It occurs more online than face-to-face. 
C)  Studies suggest that men are more likely to self-disclose to women. 
D)  All of the options are correct.

Question 9

By communicating demographic information such as birthplace, age, and ethnic background, you are in the outermost layer, according to social penetration theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The various communication behaviors used to keep a relationship strong and satisfying constitute

Accepted Answer

A)  supportive communication. 
B)  relational maintenance. 
C)  communication rules. 
D)  relational dialectics. 
A)  supportive communication. 
B)  relational maintenance. 
C)  communication rules. 
D)  relational dialectics.

Question 11

Conditions that govern what couples can and cannot talk about are called

Accepted Answer

A)  relational maintenance. 
B)  relational dialectics. 
C)  communication rules. 
D)  self-disclosure. 
A)  relational maintenance. 
B)  relational dialectics. 
C)  communication rules. 
D)  self-disclosure.

Question 12

List two examples of communication rules.

Accepted Answer

Defining what relati

Question 13

Liam and Emma have decided that past relationships are a taboo topic and one that is not to be discussed in their relationship. What are they illustrating?

Accepted Answer

A)  Protection 
B)  Communication privacy management theory 
C)  Communication rules 
D)  Autonomy 
A)  Protection 
B)  Communication privacy management theory 
C)  Communication rules 
D)  Autonomy

Question 14

People tend to self-disclose more in face-to-face interactions than in online interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of these is NOT part of social penetration theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intermediate layer 
B)  Depth 
C)  Positivity 
D)  Breadth 
A)  Intermediate layer 
B)  Depth 
C)  Positivity 
D)  Breadth

Question 16

Most people believe that it is acceptable to use mobile phones during "quality time."

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What steps must relationship partners take in order to ensure that self-disclosure leads to intimacy?

Accepted Answer

Both partners must disclose, p

Question 18

Altman and Taylor use an apple to describe the process of self-disclosure in our relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

All of these are good suggestions for effective supportive communication EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  make sure your partner is ready to talk. 
B)  give advice. 
C)  find the right place and time. 
D)  legitimize; don't minimize. 
A)  make sure your partner is ready to talk. 
B)  give advice. 
C)  find the right place and time. 
D)  legitimize; don't minimize.

Self-disclosure can lead to increased intimacy.

What level of self-disclosure fosters the most intimacy?

Brian feels the need for excitement and spontaneity in his relationship with Elena, yet sometimes he wants stability. This situation illustrates which relational dialectic?

Euro-Americans tend to self-disclose more frequently than Asians, Hispanics, and African Americans.

Which of the following statements about relational dialectics is TRUE?

If you text your relational partner "cu soon; can't wait," you are using assurances.

If you and your friend talk about many different topics in great detail, your self-disclosure has

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

By communicating demographic information such as birthplace, age, and ethnic background, you are in the outermost layer, according to social penetration theory.

The various communication behaviors used to keep a relationship strong and satisfying constitute

Conditions that govern what couples can and cannot talk about are called

List two examples of communication rules.

Liam and Emma have decided that past relationships are a taboo topic and one that is not to be discussed in their relationship. What are they illustrating?

People tend to self-disclose more in face-to-face interactions than in online interactions.

Which of these is NOT part of social penetration theory?

Most people believe that it is acceptable to use mobile phones during "quality time."

What steps must relationship partners take in order to ensure that self-disclosure leads to intimacy?

Altman and Taylor use an apple to describe the process of self-disclosure in our relationships.

All of these are good suggestions for effective supportive communication EXCEPT

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Self-disclosure can lead to increased intimacy.

What level of self-disclosure fosters the most intimacy?

Brian feels the need for excitement and spontaneity in his relationship with Elena, yet sometimes he wants stability. This situation illustrates which relational dialectic?

Euro-Americans tend to self-disclose more frequently than Asians, Hispanics, and African Americans.

Which of the following statements about relational dialectics is TRUE?

If you text your relational partner "cu soon; can't wait," you are using assurances.

If you and your friend talk about many different topics in great detail, your self-disclosure has

Which statement about self-disclosure is TRUE?

By communicating demographic information such as birthplace, age, and ethnic background, you are in the outermost layer, according to social penetration theory.

The various communication behaviors used to keep a relationship strong and satisfying constitute

Conditions that govern what couples can and cannot talk about are called

List two examples of communication rules.

Liam and Emma have decided that past relationships are a taboo topic and one that is not to be discussed in their relationship. What are they illustrating?

People tend to self-disclose more in face-to-face interactions than in online interactions.

Which of these is NOT part of social penetration theory?

Most people believe that it is acceptable to use mobile phones during "quality time."

What steps must relationship partners take in order to ensure that self-disclosure leads to intimacy?

Altman and Taylor use an apple to describe the process of self-disclosure in our relationships.

All of these are good suggestions for effective supportive communication EXCEPT

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

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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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