Exam 8: Improving Interpersonal Relationships

Determine which stage of Knapp's developmental model Kim and Brad are in based on the following clues: They are arguing less than they once did. They just don't have the energy to get into it anymore. While they still spend time together, their communication has decreased in quality and quantity.

Which of the following is a caveat to consider when choosing a relational partner?

A collection of people who share affection and resources and who think of themselves and present themselves as a family are called

Matching -like it when we go to parties together.

Randy knows that he has a strong fear of snakes. He does not disclose this information to his friends. This information falls into the _____ quadrant of his Johari window

Which of the following best describes a characteristic of effective self-disclosure?

Which of the following best explains why opposites attract?

What is true about friendships and gender?

Matching -squid in chocolate sauce that you brought to the party was delicious.

Matching -Differentiating stage

____________ is the social need to influence others.

Which statement best characterizes appearance as a factor of attraction?

Matching -gather from what you just said that you didn't approve of my behavior at the party.

Which is the most true of love languages?

The degree to which people like or appreciate one another is called ___________.

The level of engagement in a relationship, whether the communicator is interested and involved or distant and detached is called ___________.

Matching -Avoiding stage

The opposite of interpersonal communication is ________________ communication.

Which best describes similarity as an influential factor of attraction?

Matching -Circumscribing stage