Question 1

The resources a potential partner may offer include personality as well as financial wealth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

What are some primary factors that lead us to initiate relationships with others? List at least two factors.

Accepted Answer

According to social exchange theory, we are likely to pursue relationships with people who offer us potential benefits with few costs. Another factor is proximity; as the mere exposure effect suggests, we are more likely to be initiate relationships with those we interact with often, whether it be face-to-face or online. We are also likely to initiate relationships with people who are similar to us.

Question 3

Research suggests that we are primarily attracted to those who

Accepted Answer

A)  we perceive as different from ourselves. 
B)  we are uncertain about. 
C)  we perceive as similar to ourselves. 
D)  we believe provide more costs than rewards. 
A)  we perceive as different from ourselves. 
B)  we are uncertain about. 
C)  we perceive as similar to ourselves. 
D)  we believe provide more costs than rewards. C

Question 4

Interpersonal communication occurs between coworkers and romantic partners.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which of these suggests attraction is based on our perception that someone is similar to ourselves?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social exchange theory 
B)  Beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  Birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  Mere exposure effect 
A)  Social exchange theory 
B)  Beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  Birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  Mere exposure effect

Question 6

What suggests that the more we see someone, the more likely we are to pursue a relationship with him or her?

Accepted Answer

A)  Beautiful-is-good effect 
B)  Birds-of-a-feather effect 
C)  Mere exposure effect 
D)  Social exchange theory 
A)  Beautiful-is-good effect 
B)  Birds-of-a-feather effect 
C)  Mere exposure effect 
D)  Social exchange theory

Question 7

Interpersonal communication is unique because it is transactional, meaning both parties contribute meaning to the communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What are the emotional, mental, and physical involvements forged with others through communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal relationships 
B)  Romantic relationships 
C)  Friendships 
D)  Workplace relationships 
A)  Interpersonal relationships 
B)  Romantic relationships 
C)  Friendships 
D)  Workplace relationships

Question 9

How are family relationships different from other types of relationships?

Accepted Answer

Family relationships are groun

Question 10

Social exchange theory involves all of the following EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  benefits. 
B)  costs. 
C)  uncertainty. 
D)  resources. 
A)  benefits. 
B)  costs. 
C)  uncertainty. 
D)  resources.

Question 11

We are likely to see those who are physically attractive as more competent, intelligent, and well-adjusted.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define and explain the stage of relationship development that most relationships never progress beyond.

Accepted Answer

Experimenting stage,

Question 13

In what stage of relationship development do partners formalize or make public their commitment to one another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intensifying 
B)  Integrating 
C)  Experimenting 
D)  Bonding 
A)  Intensifying 
B)  Integrating 
C)  Experimenting 
D)  Bonding

Question 14

A state of intense emotional and physical longing for union with another is

Accepted Answer

A)  companionate love. 
B)  a romantic relationship. 
C)  passionate love. 
D)  the beautiful-is-good effect. 
A)  companionate love. 
B)  a romantic relationship. 
C)  passionate love. 
D)  the beautiful-is-good effect.

Question 15

Regina and Juan have been dating for six months. They have shared much personal information with each other and have started using pet names to refer to one another. Which stage are they in at this point in their relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Experimenting 
B)  Integrating 
C)  Bonding 
D)  Intensifying 
A)  Experimenting 
B)  Integrating 
C)  Bonding 
D)  Intensifying

Question 16

Workplace relationships vary along all of the following dimension(s) EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  status. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  choice. 
D)  shared identity. 
A)  status. 
B)  intimacy. 
C)  choice. 
D)  shared identity.

Question 17

Amelia asks her father, Felix, to tell the story of how he and her mother, Lucinda, met. Her father tells her that in the seventh grade he saw Lucinda at a soccer game and asked his sister to talk with Lucina to see if she wanted to be his girlfriend. Lucinda said yes, and they have been together ever since. What does this illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  An I-It relationship 
B)  Reciprocal liking 
C)  Impersonal communication 
D)  Social exchange theory 
A)  An I-It relationship 
B)  Reciprocal liking 
C)  Impersonal communication 
D)  Social exchange theory

Question 18

According to the mere exposure effect, we are more likely to form relationships with those with whom we have frequent contact.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Liking is comprised of feelings of affection and respect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In what stage of coming apart do partners physically distance themselves from each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoiding 
B)  Circumscribing 
C)  Stagnating 
D)  Differentiating 
A)  Avoiding 
B)  Circumscribing 
C)  Stagnating 
D)  Differentiating

The resources a potential partner may offer include personality as well as financial wealth.

What are some primary factors that lead us to initiate relationships with others? List at least two factors.

Research suggests that we are primarily attracted to those who

Interpersonal communication occurs between coworkers and romantic partners.

Which of these suggests attraction is based on our perception that someone is similar to ourselves?

What suggests that the more we see someone, the more likely we are to pursue a relationship with him or her?

Interpersonal communication is unique because it is transactional, meaning both parties contribute meaning to the communication.

What are the emotional, mental, and physical involvements forged with others through communication?

How are family relationships different from other types of relationships?

Social exchange theory involves all of the following EXCEPT

We are likely to see those who are physically attractive as more competent, intelligent, and well-adjusted.

Define and explain the stage of relationship development that most relationships never progress beyond.

In what stage of relationship development do partners formalize or make public their commitment to one another?

A state of intense emotional and physical longing for union with another is

Regina and Juan have been dating for six months. They have shared much personal information with each other and have started using pet names to refer to one another. Which stage are they in at this point in their relationship?

Workplace relationships vary along all of the following dimension(s) EXCEPT

According to the mere exposure effect, we are more likely to form relationships with those with whom we have frequent contact.

Liking is comprised of feelings of affection and respect.

In what stage of coming apart do partners physically distance themselves from each other?

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The resources a potential partner may offer include personality as well as financial wealth.

What are some primary factors that lead us to initiate relationships with others? List at least two factors.

Research suggests that we are primarily attracted to those who

Interpersonal communication occurs between coworkers and romantic partners.

Which of these suggests attraction is based on our perception that someone is similar to ourselves?

What suggests that the more we see someone, the more likely we are to pursue a relationship with him or her?

Interpersonal communication is unique because it is transactional, meaning both parties contribute meaning to the communication.

What are the emotional, mental, and physical involvements forged with others through communication?

How are family relationships different from other types of relationships?

Social exchange theory involves all of the following EXCEPT

We are likely to see those who are physically attractive as more competent, intelligent, and well-adjusted.

Define and explain the stage of relationship development that most relationships never progress beyond.

In what stage of relationship development do partners formalize or make public their commitment to one another?

A state of intense emotional and physical longing for union with another is

Regina and Juan have been dating for six months. They have shared much personal information with each other and have started using pet names to refer to one another. Which stage are they in at this point in their relationship?

Workplace relationships vary along all of the following dimension(s) EXCEPT

According to the mere exposure effect, we are more likely to form relationships with those with whom we have frequent contact.

Liking is comprised of feelings of affection and respect.

In what stage of coming apart do partners physically distance themselves from each other?

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

Torts

Intellectual Property Rights and the Internet

Cyberlaw

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Capacity and Genuine Assent

Consideration

Legality and Public Policy

Writing, Electronic Forms, and Interpretation of Contracts

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