Exam 8: Communicating With Friends and Family

Paola and Fred have been close friends since their college days. Although it is 15 years since they graduated, and Paola has lived on another continent for 10 of them, they still talk several times each week, and feel closer than ever. Which factor of online communication does their story best illustrate?

Which of the following statements about communication in intergroup friendships is false?

Parents who do not require children to follow many rules are called

Christina and Mike have been friends since they attended band camp together in middle school. Although the years have passed, they have remained close. They both know a lot about each other. They tell each other things that they don't tell anyone else. They like to get together to talk or hang out. This makes them feel closer to one another. They are there for each other whenever help is needed. The one issue with their friendship is that Mike tends to view it as having a potential romantic element, but Christina doesn't. Which part of the description exemplifies a "being-oriented" friendship?

Paying close attention to your friend's nonverbal cues and noting what he or she isn't saying is a successful communication strategy in friendships. This pattern is "_______."

Statements such as "You're the best" and "Thank you" enhance friends' satisfaction, as do favors. This pattern is "_______."

Ricardo and Nilda are friends. Nilda asks Ricardo if he can help her move. Ricardo doesn't really want to help and comes up with an excuse. Which option below best describes Ricardo's friendship with Nilda?

Speaking up when you are upset, but without attacking the other person is a strategy known as "_______."

According to one report, the average person has

Siblings classified as _______ tend only to communicate with one another on special occasions, such as holidays or weddings.

Sarah is sure to let her friend Will know that she cares about him. Classify this communication strategy for being a good friend.

If the emphasis is on _______, the teen will be expected to follow Mom and Dad's rules, beliefs, and values without challenging them.

Even people who understand that intergroup friendships bring a range of advantages might still feel shy about initiating them. What strategy might best be recommended to someone feeling this apprehension?

Parents who are firm, clear, and strict, but also encourage children to communicate openly with them are called

We can be good friends by maintaining confidences and standing up for our friends, even when they aren't around. This strategy is "_______."

Describe how best to approach "conflict management" within the family.

In addressing the question: "Do men and women do friendship differently?" the textbook reminds that

Friends that feel closeness by performing tasks or attending events together could be categorized as having _______ friendships.

In terms of gender diversity and friendship, college students with at least one friend who is transgender are _______ their peers to harbor negative attitudes to transgender people.

Name the seven most common reasons people become friends.