Exam 12: Relationship Dynamics

A wide array of social connections that to varying degrees meet your interpersonal needs is known as _____________.

Relationships will reach each of the ten stages at some point.

Mortality is lower when social support systems are lacking.

During this stage, we announce our commitment to one another in a public ritual, one which also lets the world in on the exclusiveness of our relationship.

Which three basic interpersonal needs do we meet through our relationships, according to the theorist William Schutz?

There are many ways that we can compare and contrast relationships; please name one way and explain it.

Explain how stereotypes can both help-and hurt-a relationship.

One of the most popular relationship turnoffs is appearing lazy.

As we move toward developing a friendship, which action might we engage in?

Sometimes, a change in a relationship causes initial discomfort or feelings of rebellion until we adjust to it-if we ever do.

Female friendships center on sharing ___________________ and developing loyalty and trust.

In this culture, significant dating begins during college.

Name two functions of relationships and explain one in two or three sentences.

This helps us to express grief, happiness, and other feelings in culturally acceptable ways.

Consider a relationship you are currently in-what attractor did you find that started that relationship? (This can be a "friendship" or a "romance.")

______________ guides us in understanding relationship customs and practices globally.

What percentage of heterosexual couples met online between 2007-2009?

What three "categories" do Knapp and Vangelisti use to categories relationships?

We learn the gender roles we perform.

During this relationship stage, you share information looking for commonalities.