Question 1

Which of the following are functions that friendships help us fulfill?

Accepted Answer

A)  companionship 
B)  practical goals 
C)  financial security 
D)  both B and C are correct 
E)  both A and B are correct 
A)  companionship 
B)  practical goals 
C)  financial security 
D)  both B and C are correct 
E)  both A and B are correct

Question 2

A communal friendship is one in which

Accepted Answer

A)  you feel no obligation to provide emotional support. 
B)  you and your friend help each other with practical goals. 
C)  you don't feel the need to share your time. 
D)  you and your friend remain emotionally independent. 
E)  all of your communication takes place over e-mail. 
A)  you feel no obligation to provide emotional support. 
B)  you and your friend help each other with practical goals. 
C)  you don't feel the need to share your time. 
D)  you and your friend remain emotionally independent. 
E)  all of your communication takes place over e-mail.

Question 3

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Friendships in which participants engage in sexual activity without romantic attachment.

Accepted Answer

A)  agentic friendships 
B)  best friends 
C)  betrayal 
D)  close friends 
E)  communal friendships
F) companionship
G) cross-category friendships
H) cross-orientation friendships
I) cross-sex friendships
J) friendship
K) friendship rules
L) FWB relationships
M) gender
N) identity support
O) intercultural friendships
P) interethnic friendships
Q) mental management
R) professional peers
S) same-sex friendships
T) self-disclosure
U) sharing activities
V) special peers
W) valued social identities
X) volatile
Y) voluntary 
A)  agentic friendships 
B)  best friends 
C)  betrayal 
D)  close friends 
E)  communal friendships
F) companionship
G) cross-category friendships
H) cross-orientation friendships
I) cross-sex friendships
J) friendship
K) friendship rules
L) FWB relationships
M) gender
N) identity support
O) intercultural friendships
P) interethnic friendships
Q) mental management
R) professional peers
S) same-sex friendships
T) self-disclosure
U) sharing activities
V) special peers
W) valued social identities
X) volatile
Y) voluntary

Question 4

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Liberty in choosing our friends.

Accepted Answer

A)  agentic friendships 
B)  best friends 
C)  betrayal 
D)  close friends 
E)  communal friendships
F) companionship
G) cross-category friendships
H) cross-orientation friendships
I) cross-sex friendships
J) friendship
K) friendship rules
L) FWB relationships
M) gender
N) identity support
O) intercultural friendships
P) interethnic friendships
Q) mental management
R) professional peers
S) same-sex friendships
T) self-disclosure
U) sharing activities
V) special peers
W) valued social identities
X) volatile
Y) voluntary 
A)  agentic friendships 
B)  best friends 
C)  betrayal 
D)  close friends 
E)  communal friendships
F) companionship
G) cross-category friendships
H) cross-orientation friendships
I) cross-sex friendships
J) friendship
K) friendship rules
L) FWB relationships
M) gender
N) identity support
O) intercultural friendships
P) interethnic friendships
Q) mental management
R) professional peers
S) same-sex friendships
T) self-disclosure
U) sharing activities
V) special peers
W) valued social identities
X) volatile
Y) voluntary

Question 5

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of friendship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendship is volatile. 
B)  Friendship is voluntary. 
C)  Friendship is characterized by self-disclosure. 
D)  Friendship is rooted in liking. 
E)  all of the options are correct 
A)  Friendship is volatile. 
B)  Friendship is voluntary. 
C)  Friendship is characterized by self-disclosure. 
D)  Friendship is rooted in liking. 
E)  all of the options are correct

Question 6

On average, most people have one to three close friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Self-disclosure is what distinguishes acquaintances from friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

According to the textbook, friendships differ from familial and romantic relationships because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  friendships are easy to define. 
B)  friendships are difficult to define. 
C)  friendships lack the permanence of family bonds. 
D)  friendships lack the expectations of romantic relationships. 
E)  friendships are more mysterious in nature. 
A)  friendships are easy to define. 
B)  friendships are difficult to define. 
C)  friendships lack the permanence of family bonds. 
D)  friendships lack the expectations of romantic relationships. 
E)  friendships are more mysterious in nature.

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of friendship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendship is determined by fate. 
B)  Friendship is voluntary. 
C)  Friendship is characterized by self-disclosure. 
D)  Friendship is rooted in liking. 
E)  Friendship is volatile. 
A)  Friendship is determined by fate. 
B)  Friendship is voluntary. 
C)  Friendship is characterized by self-disclosure. 
D)  Friendship is rooted in liking. 
E)  Friendship is volatile.

Question 10

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of offline versus online relationships.

Accepted Answer

Despite the fact that online technology

Question 11

Identify 5 of the 10 friendship rules defined in the text.

Accepted Answer

The 10 rules are: show support, seek sup

Question 12

Explain how the value we place on friendships can change over our life span.

Accepted Answer

Young children look to their family as t

Question 13

Women typically report a stronger desire for romantic involvement with their platonic friends than do men.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The majority of cross-sex friendships are motivated by sexual attraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Susan and Linda are business partners and best friends; they encourage each other professionally and also share life events and activities outside of work. What type of friendship do they have?

Accepted Answer

A)  communal 
B)  agentic 
C)  cross-sex 
D)  companionship 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  communal 
B)  agentic 
C)  cross-sex 
D)  companionship 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 16

In the United States and Canada, women's friendships tend to be communal, whereas men's friendships are usually agentic.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What is the most important factor distinguishing best friends from close friends?

Accepted Answer

A)  identity support 
B)  social currency 
C)  friendship rules 
D)  geographic proximity 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  identity support 
B)  social currency 
C)  friendship rules 
D)  geographic proximity 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 18

Studies comparing offline versus online friendships find that offline friendships have higher degrees of intimacy, understanding, interdependence, and commitment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Who are collegial peers?

Accepted Answer

Collegial peers are coworkers

Question 20

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding friendships in general?

Accepted Answer

A)  We are likely to choose our friends over our careers. 
B)  We are bonded to our friends by choice. 
C)  We often choose our friends over our romantic relationships. 
D)  We are bonded to friends by legal commitment. 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  We are likely to choose our friends over our careers. 
B)  We are bonded to our friends by choice. 
C)  We often choose our friends over our romantic relationships. 
D)  We are bonded to friends by legal commitment. 
E)  none of the options is correct

Which of the following are functions that friendships help us fulfill?

A communal friendship is one in which

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Friendships in which participants engage in sexual activity without romantic attachment.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Liberty in choosing our friends.

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of friendship?

On average, most people have one to three close friends.

Self-disclosure is what distinguishes acquaintances from friends.

According to the textbook, friendships differ from familial and romantic relationships because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of friendship?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of offline versus online relationships.

Identify 5 of the 10 friendship rules defined in the text.

Explain how the value we place on friendships can change over our life span.

Women typically report a stronger desire for romantic involvement with their platonic friends than do men.

The majority of cross-sex friendships are motivated by sexual attraction.

Susan and Linda are business partners and best friends; they encourage each other professionally and also share life events and activities outside of work. What type of friendship do they have?

In the United States and Canada, women's friendships tend to be communal, whereas men's friendships are usually agentic.

What is the most important factor distinguishing best friends from close friends?

Studies comparing offline versus online friendships find that offline friendships have higher degrees of intimacy, understanding, interdependence, and commitment.

Who are collegial peers?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding friendships in general?

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Perceiving Others

Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

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Exam 12: Relationships With Friends

Which of the following are functions that friendships help us fulfill?

A communal friendship is one in which

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Friendships in which participants engage in sexual activity without romantic attachment.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Liberty in choosing our friends.

Which of the following is a distinguishing characteristic of friendship?

On average, most people have one to three close friends.

Self-disclosure is what distinguishes acquaintances from friends.

According to the textbook, friendships differ from familial and romantic relationships because of all of the following reasons EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a distinguishing characteristic of friendship?

Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of offline versus online relationships.

Identify 5 of the 10 friendship rules defined in the text.

Explain how the value we place on friendships can change over our life span.

Women typically report a stronger desire for romantic involvement with their platonic friends than do men.

The majority of cross-sex friendships are motivated by sexual attraction.

Susan and Linda are business partners and best friends; they encourage each other professionally and also share life events and activities outside of work. What type of friendship do they have?

In the United States and Canada, women's friendships tend to be communal, whereas men's friendships are usually agentic.

What is the most important factor distinguishing best friends from close friends?

Studies comparing offline versus online friendships find that offline friendships have higher degrees of intimacy, understanding, interdependence, and commitment.

Who are collegial peers?

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding friendships in general?

Introducing Interpersonal Communication

Considering Self

Perceiving Others

Experiencing and Expressing Emotions

Understanding Culture

Listening Actively

Communicating Verbally

Communicating Nonverbally

Managing Conflict and Power

Relationships With Romantic Partners

Relationships With Family Members

Filters