Question 1

Which of the following is not a dialectical tension in a friendship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Certainty-uncertainty 
B)  Connection-autonomy 
C)  Contradiction-totality 
D)  Openness-closedness 
A)  Certainty-uncertainty 
B)  Connection-autonomy 
C)  Contradiction-totality 
D)  Openness-closedness C

Question 2

Which statement could describe the relationship between uncertainty reduction theory and self-disclosure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Increased intimacy and increased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships. 
B)  Increased intimacy and decreased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships. 
C)  Decreased intimacy and decreased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships 
D)  Increased intimacy and increased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships 
A)  Increased intimacy and increased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships. 
B)  Increased intimacy and decreased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships. 
C)  Decreased intimacy and decreased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships 
D)  Increased intimacy and increased uncertainty are correlated with increased amounts of communication in relationships B

Question 3

Which statement about reciprocity is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a process within self-disclosure 
B)  It is a mutual process 
C)  It involves sharing information about one's self 
D)  Higher level of reciprocity is correlated with less intimacy 
A)  It is a process within self-disclosure 
B)  It is a mutual process 
C)  It involves sharing information about one's self 
D)  Higher level of reciprocity is correlated with less intimacy D

Question 4

Which of the following is related to the affective aspect of romantic relationships

Accepted Answer

A)  Negative and positive behaviors 
B)  Gender 
C)  Expression of feeling 
D)  All the above 
A)  Negative and positive behaviors 
B)  Gender 
C)  Expression of feeling 
D)  All the above

Question 5

Which statement is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpersonal communication has roots in different social and psychological fields 
B)  Interpersonal communication is of special importance in the field of communication in the US 
C)  Intentionality is a prerequisite in formation of any interpersonal communication 
D)  Nonverbal communication is not an interest of interpersonal studies 
A)  Interpersonal communication has roots in different social and psychological fields 
B)  Interpersonal communication is of special importance in the field of communication in the US 
C)  Intentionality is a prerequisite in formation of any interpersonal communication 
D)  Nonverbal communication is not an interest of interpersonal studies

Question 6

In social penetration, breadth refers to…

Accepted Answer

A)  how the superficial topics tend to increase 
B)  how the superficial topics tend to become more intimate 
C)  how the superficial topics tend to become more specific 
D)  all of above 
A)  how the superficial topics tend to increase 
B)  how the superficial topics tend to become more intimate 
C)  how the superficial topics tend to become more specific 
D)  all of above

Question 7

A ________ component of conflict is when you interfere with the objective of another person, and a(n) ________ component is a disagreement between you and your spouse that reflects your competing objective.

Accepted Answer

A)  cognitive, Affective 
B)  structural, cognitive 
C)  behavioral, cognitive 
D)  behavioral, affective 
A)  cognitive, Affective 
B)  structural, cognitive 
C)  behavioral, cognitive 
D)  behavioral, affective

Question 8

How are depth and breadth of topics different in an interpersonal interaction?

Accepted Answer

Depth and breadth are two dimensions tha

Question 9

What are the stages of ending a romantic relationship?

Accepted Answer

Ending a romantic relationship typically

Question 10

Which attachment style has a more positive relationship with better outcomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Secure 
B)  Preoccupied 
C)  Dismissing 
D)  Fearful 
A)  Secure 
B)  Preoccupied 
C)  Dismissing 
D)  Fearful

Question 11

Which one of the following statements about conflict in intercultural communication is not true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conflicts happen due to incompatible communicational goals 
B)  Conflicts involve two or more parties 
C)  Conflicts damage the relationship 
D)  Conflicts are inevitable parts of everyday relationships 
A)  Conflicts happen due to incompatible communicational goals 
B)  Conflicts involve two or more parties 
C)  Conflicts damage the relationship 
D)  Conflicts are inevitable parts of everyday relationships

Question 12

Which of the following describes the relationship between individualism-collectivism and interpersonal conflict

Accepted Answer

A)  People from collectivistic cultures prefer competing conflict style 
B)  People from individualistic cultures prefer compromising style 
C)  People from collectivistic cultures prefer collaborating conflict style 
D)  People from individualistic cultures prefer collaborating conflict style 
A)  People from collectivistic cultures prefer competing conflict style 
B)  People from individualistic cultures prefer compromising style 
C)  People from collectivistic cultures prefer collaborating conflict style 
D)  People from individualistic cultures prefer collaborating conflict style

Question 13

In which stage of penetration do most of the open communication barriers break down?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation 
B)  Exploratory 
C)  Affective exchange 
D)  Stable exchange 
A)  Orientation 
B)  Exploratory 
C)  Affective exchange 
D)  Stable exchange

Question 14

Social penetration theory presumes Interpersonal communication develops…

Accepted Answer

A)  during a period of time 
B)  when parties know more about each other 
C)  when parties talk about various issues 
D)  when one party reveals information about himself/herself 
A)  during a period of time 
B)  when parties know more about each other 
C)  when parties talk about various issues 
D)  when one party reveals information about himself/herself

Question 15

________ is referred to as relational contradictions in an interpersonal communication that help that relationship endure.

Accepted Answer

A)  Reciprocity 
B)  Dialectics 
C)  Conflicts 
D)  Relational schemes 
A)  Reciprocity 
B)  Dialectics 
C)  Conflicts 
D)  Relational schemes

Question 16

Which component of conflict deals with the negative emotional aspects of conflict?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affective 
B)  Behavioral 
C)  Cognitive 
D)  Structural 
A)  Affective 
B)  Behavioral 
C)  Cognitive 
D)  Structural

Question 17

What are the affective aspects of a romantic relationship?

Accepted Answer

The affective aspects of a romantic rela

Question 18

In which stage of penetration does deep understanding take place?

Accepted Answer

A)  Orientation 
B)  Exploratory 
C)  Affective exchange 
D)  Stable exchange 
A)  Orientation 
B)  Exploratory 
C)  Affective exchange 
D)  Stable exchange

Question 19

Which concept in relational dialectic matches the following definition:
"The idea that a relationship progresses as we experience and interact to realize our needs."

Accepted Answer

A)  Contradictions 
B)  Totality 
C)  Process 
D)  Praxis 
A)  Contradictions 
B)  Totality 
C)  Process 
D)  Praxis

Question 20

Which statement is true?

Accepted Answer

A)  Initial perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a deeper relationship toward the end of the penetration process 
B)  Initial perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a shallower relationship toward the end of the penetration process 
C)  Later perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a deeper relationship toward the end of the penetration process 
D)  Later perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a shallower relationship toward the end of the penetration process 
A)  Initial perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a deeper relationship toward the end of the penetration process 
B)  Initial perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a shallower relationship toward the end of the penetration process 
C)  Later perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a deeper relationship toward the end of the penetration process 
D)  Later perceptions of social penetration theory believe in a shallower relationship toward the end of the penetration process

Which of the following is not a dialectical tension in a friendship?

Which statement could describe the relationship between uncertainty reduction theory and self-disclosure?

Which statement about reciprocity is not true?

Which of the following is related to the affective aspect of romantic relationships

Which statement is not true?

In social penetration, breadth refers to…

A component of conflict is when you interfere with the objective of another person, and a(n) component is a disagreement between you and your spouse that reflects your competing objective.

How are depth and breadth of topics different in an interpersonal interaction?

What are the stages of ending a romantic relationship?

Which attachment style has a more positive relationship with better outcomes?

Which one of the following statements about conflict in intercultural communication is not true?

Which of the following describes the relationship between individualism-collectivism and interpersonal conflict

In which stage of penetration do most of the open communication barriers break down?

Social penetration theory presumes Interpersonal communication develops…

________ is referred to as relational contradictions in an interpersonal communication that help that relationship endure.

Which component of conflict deals with the negative emotional aspects of conflict?

What are the affective aspects of a romantic relationship?

In which stage of penetration does deep understanding take place?

Which concept in relational dialectic matches the following definition: "The idea that a relationship progresses as we experience and interact to realize our needs."

Which statement is true?

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Exam 5: Interpersonal Communication

Which of the following is not a dialectical tension in a friendship?

Which statement could describe the relationship between uncertainty reduction theory and self-disclosure?

Which statement about reciprocity is not true?

Which of the following is related to the affective aspect of romantic relationships

Which statement is not true?

In social penetration, breadth refers to…

A ________ component of conflict is when you interfere with the objective of another person, and a(n) ________ component is a disagreement between you and your spouse that reflects your competing objective.

How are depth and breadth of topics different in an interpersonal interaction?

What are the stages of ending a romantic relationship?

Which attachment style has a more positive relationship with better outcomes?

Which one of the following statements about conflict in intercultural communication is not true?

Which of the following describes the relationship between individualism-collectivism and interpersonal conflict

In which stage of penetration do most of the open communication barriers break down?

Social penetration theory presumes Interpersonal communication develops…

________ is referred to as relational contradictions in an interpersonal communication that help that relationship endure.

Which component of conflict deals with the negative emotional aspects of conflict?

What are the affective aspects of a romantic relationship?

In which stage of penetration does deep understanding take place?

Which concept in relational dialectic matches the following definition: "The idea that a relationship progresses as we experience and interact to realize our needs."

Which statement is true?

Introduction to Communication Theory

The Social Scientific Approach to Theory

The Interpretive Approach to Theory

The Critical Approach to Theory

Organizational Communication

Intercultural Communication

Small Group Communication

Health Communication

Mass Communication

Persuasion

Rhetorical Theory

Critical Cultural Theory

Filters

A component of conflict is when you interfere with the objective of another person, and a(n) component is a disagreement between you and your spouse that reflects your competing objective.