Question 1

Describe and provide examples for the three maintenance strategies identified in your textbook.

Accepted Answer

The three maintenance strategi

Question 2

Online communication helps with every component of the attraction process except proximity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The concept stipulating that we are attracted to those we perceive as physically attractive because we also perceive them as well-adjusted, competent communicators.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging 
A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging

Question 4

Identify three strategies for reducing jealousy.

Accepted Answer

Three strategies include (1) p

Question 5

If Arya and Tatum travel to Massachusetts to obtain a license that allows same-sex couples to wed, they are in the bonding stage of relationship development.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Competing tensions or impulses experienced in our relationships with others.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging 
A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging

Question 7

Judah tends to date only women he perceives to be much better looking than himself; therefore, Judah is demonstrating the matching concept of attraction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Wedging occurs on social networking sites when a person deliberately uses messages, photos, and posts to place himself or herself between partners in a romantic couple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT recommended as an effective method for maintaining a workplace romance?

Accepted Answer

A)  limiting personal communication to e-mail 
B)  leaving your love at home 
C)  communicating in a professional fashion with your romantic partner 
D)  using e-mail judiciously 
E)  avoiding overly intimate or controversial topics 
A)  limiting personal communication to e-mail 
B)  leaving your love at home 
C)  communicating in a professional fashion with your romantic partner 
D)  using e-mail judiciously 
E)  avoiding overly intimate or controversial topics

Question 10

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The concept that suggests we assess relational attraction by weighing perceived costs and benefits.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging 
A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging

Question 11

Once long-distance couples are reunited, relational satisfaction increases while conflict decreases.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Loving is merely an intense form of liking.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Carl has been spending long nights at the office working with a coworker while his spouse is away on business. He's finding himself increasingly attracted to his coworker. Which of the following could explain his attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  equity 
B)  social exchange theory 
C)  matching 
D)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
E)  mere exposure effect 
A)  equity 
B)  social exchange theory 
C)  matching 
D)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
E)  mere exposure effect

Question 14

Which of the following is a cause of tension among people using online dating sites?

Accepted Answer

A)  posting misleading or false information about physical appearance 
B)  posting misleading or false information about weight 
C)  posting misleading or false information about age 
D)  all of the options are correct 
E)  none of the options is correct 
A)  posting misleading or false information about physical appearance 
B)  posting misleading or false information about weight 
C)  posting misleading or false information about age 
D)  all of the options are correct 
E)  none of the options is correct

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT true of sexual infidelity?

Accepted Answer

A)  The majority of people would consider divorce if their partner had a sexual affair. 
B)  Women find emotional infidelity more distressing than sexual infidelity. 
C)  Both men and women view emotional infidelity in the same way as sexual infidelity. 
D)  Most people find a romantic date more of a betrayal than kissing. 
E)  Men find sex more distressing than emotional attachment. 
A)  The majority of people would consider divorce if their partner had a sexual affair. 
B)  Women find emotional infidelity more distressing than sexual infidelity. 
C)  Both men and women view emotional infidelity in the same way as sexual infidelity. 
D)  Most people find a romantic date more of a betrayal than kissing. 
E)  Men find sex more distressing than emotional attachment.

Question 16

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-Feeling of affection and respect we have for our friends.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging 
A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging

Question 17

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The relationship stage in which the depth of personal disclosure increases.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging 
A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging

Question 18

Which of the following factors is more important for initial attraction than for relational maintenance?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical attractiveness 
B)  similarity 
C)  complementary values 
D)  shared interests 
E)  intelligence 
A)  physical attractiveness 
B)  similarity 
C)  complementary values 
D)  shared interests 
E)  intelligence

Question 19

According to your text, the birds-of-a-feather effect suggests that a primary source of attraction is perceived similarity to others.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition.
-The relationship stage in which partners physically distance themselves from each other.

Accepted Answer

A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging 
A)  avoiding 
B)  beautiful-is-good effect 
C)  birds-of-a-feather effect 
D)  bonding 
E)  circumscribing
F) commitment
G) companionate love
H) differentiating
I) equity
J) experimenting
K) initiating
L) integrating
M) intensifying
N) liking
O) loving
P) matching
Q) mere exposure effect
R) passionate love
S) proximity
T) relational dialectics
U) relational maintenance
V) small talk
W) social exchange theory
X) stagnating
Y) terminating
Z) wedging

Describe and provide examples for the three maintenance strategies identified in your textbook.

Online communication helps with every component of the attraction process except proximity.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The concept stipulating that we are attracted to those we perceive as physically attractive because we also perceive them as well-adjusted, competent communicators.

Identify three strategies for reducing jealousy.

If Arya and Tatum travel to Massachusetts to obtain a license that allows same-sex couples to wed, they are in the bonding stage of relationship development.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Competing tensions or impulses experienced in our relationships with others.

Judah tends to date only women he perceives to be much better looking than himself; therefore, Judah is demonstrating the matching concept of attraction.

Wedging occurs on social networking sites when a person deliberately uses messages, photos, and posts to place himself or herself between partners in a romantic couple.

Which of the following is NOT recommended as an effective method for maintaining a workplace romance?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The concept that suggests we assess relational attraction by weighing perceived costs and benefits.

Once long-distance couples are reunited, relational satisfaction increases while conflict decreases.

Loving is merely an intense form of liking.

Carl has been spending long nights at the office working with a coworker while his spouse is away on business. He's finding himself increasingly attracted to his coworker. Which of the following could explain his attraction?

Which of the following is a cause of tension among people using online dating sites?

Which of the following is NOT true of sexual infidelity?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Feeling of affection and respect we have for our friends.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The relationship stage in which the depth of personal disclosure increases.

Which of the following factors is more important for initial attraction than for relational maintenance?

According to your text, the birds-of-a-feather effect suggests that a primary source of attraction is perceived similarity to others.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The relationship stage in which partners physically distance themselves from each other.

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 Family Members

Relationships With Friends

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Exam 10: Relationships With Romantic Partners

Describe and provide examples for the three maintenance strategies identified in your textbook.

Online communication helps with every component of the attraction process except proximity.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The concept stipulating that we are attracted to those we perceive as physically attractive because we also perceive them as well-adjusted, competent communicators.

Identify three strategies for reducing jealousy.

If Arya and Tatum travel to Massachusetts to obtain a license that allows same-sex couples to wed, they are in the bonding stage of relationship development.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Competing tensions or impulses experienced in our relationships with others.

Judah tends to date only women he perceives to be much better looking than himself; therefore, Judah is demonstrating the matching concept of attraction.

Wedging occurs on social networking sites when a person deliberately uses messages, photos, and posts to place himself or herself between partners in a romantic couple.

Which of the following is NOT recommended as an effective method for maintaining a workplace romance?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The concept that suggests we assess relational attraction by weighing perceived costs and benefits.

Once long-distance couples are reunited, relational satisfaction increases while conflict decreases.

Loving is merely an intense form of liking.

Carl has been spending long nights at the office working with a coworker while his spouse is away on business. He's finding himself increasingly attracted to his coworker. Which of the following could explain his attraction?

Which of the following is a cause of tension among people using online dating sites?

Which of the following is NOT true of sexual infidelity?

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -Feeling of affection and respect we have for our friends.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The relationship stage in which the depth of personal disclosure increases.

Which of the following factors is more important for initial attraction than for relational maintenance?

According to your text, the birds-of-a-feather effect suggests that a primary source of attraction is perceived similarity to others.

Match the concept, term, or theory with its correct response or definition. -The relationship stage in which partners physically distance themselves from each other.

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 Family Members

Relationships With Friends

Filters