Question 1

Owning your own message means:

Accepted Answer

A)  if you can't say something positive, don't say anything at all. 
B)  you should never say anything to someone that you yourself would not want to hear. 
C)  you should avoid attributing your own messages to others and should say "I feel" or "I think" when expressing your own opinions. 
D)  you should use a unique, individual language style. 
A)  if you can't say something positive, don't say anything at all. 
B)  you should never say anything to someone that you yourself would not want to hear. 
C)  you should avoid attributing your own messages to others and should say "I feel" or "I think" when expressing your own opinions. 
D)  you should use a unique, individual language style.

Question 2

According to Gottman, criticism is a positive tool couples can use to express their feelings regarding their partners' specific actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Flirting is an example of which communication behavior found in the intensifying stage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Indirect suggestion 
B)  Separation test 
C)  Endurance test 
D)  Triangle test 
A)  Indirect suggestion 
B)  Separation test 
C)  Endurance test 
D)  Triangle test

Question 4

When "calling" was the preferred style of courtship in America, women controlled and regulated the entire process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

It is beneficial, according to Berzon, for couples to adhere to certain, fixed gender roles throughout the life of their relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Henderson and Gilding (2004) describe trusting online relationships as:

Accepted Answer

A)  hyperpersonal. 
B)  extrapersonal. 
C)  endopersonal. 
D)  counterfactual. 
E)  contradictory 
A)  hyperpersonal. 
B)  extrapersonal. 
C)  endopersonal. 
D)  counterfactual. 
E)  contradictory

Question 7

Studies suggest that although females do initiate first dates, second dates are less typically initiated by females.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

During the intensifying stage of a relationship, partners begin to speak of "we" and "us" and to develop verbal shortcuts and private codes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Marcellina and Jerry have worked hard to keep their relationship from going stale while at the same time repeating familiar patterns. They have successfully resolved which dialectical tension?

Accepted Answer

A)  Autonomy-togetherness 
B)  Novelty-predictability 
C)  Inclusion-control 
D)  Punctuation 
A)  Autonomy-togetherness 
B)  Novelty-predictability 
C)  Inclusion-control 
D)  Punctuation

Question 10

Civility is the end stage of relational progression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

According to Shibles and Zastrow, the three primary components that people use to perceive themselves as being in love are:

Accepted Answer

A)  an interaction event, positive self-talk, and emotional arousal. 
B)  inclusion, control, and affection needs. 
C)  similarity, complementary needs, and social approval. 
D)  vision 1, vision 2, and vision 3. 
A)  an interaction event, positive self-talk, and emotional arousal. 
B)  inclusion, control, and affection needs. 
C)  similarity, complementary needs, and social approval. 
D)  vision 1, vision 2, and vision 3.

Question 12

Geena decides Cleavon is not attractive because he dominates the conversation and talks about topics she finds boring. She has used which filter to eliminate him?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-interaction cues 
B)  Interaction cues 
C)  Sociological/incidental cues 
D)  Cognitive cues 
A)  Pre-interaction cues 
B)  Interaction cues 
C)  Sociological/incidental cues 
D)  Cognitive cues

Question 13

Examine each of Gottman's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," mentioning specifically their fundamental characteristics and the ways in which they are detrimental to relationships.

Accepted Answer

Gottman's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalyp

Question 14

Kitchen-sinking is:

Accepted Answer

A)  failing to keep a conflict specific by throwing all grievances into a single fight. 
B)  asking your partner for further feedback during a conflict. 
C)  showing interdependence and respect during a conflict. 
D)  using common, everyday language to express yourself rather than nonimmediate language. 
A)  failing to keep a conflict specific by throwing all grievances into a single fight. 
B)  asking your partner for further feedback during a conflict. 
C)  showing interdependence and respect during a conflict. 
D)  using common, everyday language to express yourself rather than nonimmediate language.

Question 15

Ethan and Lucas communicate frequently and have developed a pattern of listening carefully and reinforcing each other's differing opinions. They are an example of which of Gottman's styles of successful coupling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Validating couples 
B)  Avoidant couples 
C)  Harmonious couples 
D)  Volatile couples 
A)  Validating couples 
B)  Avoidant couples 
C)  Harmonious couples 
D)  Volatile couples

Question 16

Regardless of the era in which they lived, people have always experienced love in the same ways.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

The authors of your text suggest that there are essential differences between the communication patterns that develop in romantic relationships and those of friendship relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Chris has a strong need to be included in every social event, even when he finds the people there unattractive. Chris has which of the following interpersonal needs?

Accepted Answer

A)  Inclusion 
B)  Control 
C)  Affection 
D)  Bonding 
A)  Inclusion 
B)  Control 
C)  Affection 
D)  Bonding

Question 19

According to the matching hypothesis, people will pursue relationships with others whom they feel are their relative equals in physical attractiveness rather than trying to form a relationship with the most handsome or beautiful person possible.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Jacinta can't stand to be alone. She wants to be with others all the time. Jacinta is oversocial.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Owning your own message means:

According to Gottman, criticism is a positive tool couples can use to express their feelings regarding their partners' specific actions.

Flirting is an example of which communication behavior found in the intensifying stage?

When "calling" was the preferred style of courtship in America, women controlled and regulated the entire process.

It is beneficial, according to Berzon, for couples to adhere to certain, fixed gender roles throughout the life of their relationships.

Henderson and Gilding (2004) describe trusting online relationships as:

Studies suggest that although females do initiate first dates, second dates are less typically initiated by females.

During the intensifying stage of a relationship, partners begin to speak of "we" and "us" and to develop verbal shortcuts and private codes.

Marcellina and Jerry have worked hard to keep their relationship from going stale while at the same time repeating familiar patterns. They have successfully resolved which dialectical tension?

Civility is the end stage of relational progression.

According to Shibles and Zastrow, the three primary components that people use to perceive themselves as being in love are:

Geena decides Cleavon is not attractive because he dominates the conversation and talks about topics she finds boring. She has used which filter to eliminate him?

Examine each of Gottman's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," mentioning specifically their fundamental characteristics and the ways in which they are detrimental to relationships.

Kitchen-sinking is:

Ethan and Lucas communicate frequently and have developed a pattern of listening carefully and reinforcing each other's differing opinions. They are an example of which of Gottman's styles of successful coupling?

Regardless of the era in which they lived, people have always experienced love in the same ways.

The authors of your text suggest that there are essential differences between the communication patterns that develop in romantic relationships and those of friendship relationships.

Chris has a strong need to be included in every social event, even when he finds the people there unattractive. Chris has which of the following interpersonal needs?

According to the matching hypothesis, people will pursue relationships with others whom they feel are their relative equals in physical attractiveness rather than trying to form a relationship with the most handsome or beautiful person possible.

Jacinta can't stand to be alone. She wants to be with others all the time. Jacinta is oversocial.

Introduction- Communication and Competence

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Nonverbal Competence

Language and Interpersonal Communication

Listening

Perceiving and Interpreting Social Worlds

Meeting Social Expectations

Establishing Individual Identities

Achieving Personal and Relational Goals

Understanding Family Relationships

Managing Professional Relationships

Interpersonal Communication Culture and Change

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Exam 11: Creating Intimate Relationships

Owning your own message means:

According to Gottman, criticism is a positive tool couples can use to express their feelings regarding their partners' specific actions.

Flirting is an example of which communication behavior found in the intensifying stage?

When "calling" was the preferred style of courtship in America, women controlled and regulated the entire process.

It is beneficial, according to Berzon, for couples to adhere to certain, fixed gender roles throughout the life of their relationships.

Henderson and Gilding (2004) describe trusting online relationships as:

Studies suggest that although females do initiate first dates, second dates are less typically initiated by females.

During the intensifying stage of a relationship, partners begin to speak of "we" and "us" and to develop verbal shortcuts and private codes.

Marcellina and Jerry have worked hard to keep their relationship from going stale while at the same time repeating familiar patterns. They have successfully resolved which dialectical tension?

Civility is the end stage of relational progression.

According to Shibles and Zastrow, the three primary components that people use to perceive themselves as being in love are:

Geena decides Cleavon is not attractive because he dominates the conversation and talks about topics she finds boring. She has used which filter to eliminate him?

Examine each of Gottman's "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse," mentioning specifically their fundamental characteristics and the ways in which they are detrimental to relationships.

Kitchen-sinking is:

Ethan and Lucas communicate frequently and have developed a pattern of listening carefully and reinforcing each other's differing opinions. They are an example of which of Gottman's styles of successful coupling?

Regardless of the era in which they lived, people have always experienced love in the same ways.

The authors of your text suggest that there are essential differences between the communication patterns that develop in romantic relationships and those of friendship relationships.

Chris has a strong need to be included in every social event, even when he finds the people there unattractive. Chris has which of the following interpersonal needs?

According to the matching hypothesis, people will pursue relationships with others whom they feel are their relative equals in physical attractiveness rather than trying to form a relationship with the most handsome or beautiful person possible.

Jacinta can't stand to be alone. She wants to be with others all the time. Jacinta is oversocial.

Introduction- Communication and Competence

Building Interpersonal Relationships

Nonverbal Competence

Language and Interpersonal Communication

Listening

Perceiving and Interpreting Social Worlds

Meeting Social Expectations

Establishing Individual Identities

Achieving Personal and Relational Goals

Understanding Family Relationships

Managing Professional Relationships

Interpersonal Communication Culture and Change

Filters