Exam 11: Communication in Close Relationships: Friends, Family, and Romantic Partners

Sexual activity is less satisfying when accompanied by direct verbal communication.

Which is a hallmark of a successful friendship?

Which shared task best predicts marital satisfaction and illustrates the systemic nature of the family?

The nuclear family is a(n) __________ that is part of a larger __________ including aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, grandparents, etc.

In FWB relationships, men are typically more focused on ____________.

Becoming "real friends" takes 90 hours, and about 200 hours are necessary to forge a close friendship.

Friendships are created, managed, and maintained through communication.

Families are defined primarily through their biological relationship or kinship systems.

Which type of conflict pattern is most associated with psychosocial distress for adult children?

In a study of satisfied couples in arranged marriages, __________ was identified as the most important factor that helped their love flourish over time.

List 5 dimensions of friendship.

Stepchildren feel more dissatisfied and avoid more topics with stepparents who have which kind of parenting style?

You would like to join the Peace Corps after college, but you know your parents would never approve or even listen to your thoughts on the matter. Your family has a long tradition of medical or law school straight after college. Which kind of communication orientation does this illustrate?

Embracing your partner while gushing "I adore you" is an expression of which type of love?

We're imprinted with ways to give and receive affection from an early age; most people learn these ____________ in their family of origin.

Identify 3 ways by which families can better manage communication?

Your close friend Marisa has recently struck up a friendship with someone you consider a bad influence. You also resent the fact that she spends less time with you now because of this new relationship. Which guideline for friendship do you need to remember?

Families who are most successful at negotiating the difficulties of adolescence tend to be ____________.

Task-oriented friendships are grounded in mutual liking and social support.

Identify Robert Sternberg's 7 different combinations resulting from the interaction of 3 core components. Which of these is considered ideal?