Question 1

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Initiating

Accepted Answer

A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions." 
A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions."

Question 2

When communicating with another person, the obvious message we send is also called the

Accepted Answer

A)  relational message. 
B)  interpersonal message. 
C)  spiritual message. 
D)  content message. 
A)  relational message. 
B)  interpersonal message. 
C)  spiritual message. 
D)  content message.

Question 3

Interpersonal communication is an informal exchange and can occur between two people through dyadic communication as well as more than two people in small-group communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Greta is very good at her job and her work ethic is impeccable. Her boss Frank criticizes her work regardless of her outstanding record. The other day, Frank told Greta that she needed to come in on Sunday, her day off, so that she could clean off his desk and balance his personal checkbook. He indicated that if she refused, he would fire her. What type of power is best represented by Frank in this interaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Referent 
B)  Legitimate 
C)  Expert 
D)  Coercive 
A)  Referent 
B)  Legitimate 
C)  Expert 
D)  Coercive

Question 5

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Experimenting

Accepted Answer

A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions." 
A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions."

Question 6

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Bonding

Accepted Answer

A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions." 
A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions."

Question 7

Which stage of relationship development does a traditional wedding ceremony best fit?

Accepted Answer

A)  Integrating 
B)  Differentiating 
C)  Circumscribing 
D)  Bonding 
A)  Integrating 
B)  Differentiating 
C)  Circumscribing 
D)  Bonding

Question 8

Bonding and terminating are two stages in Knapp's Relational Development Model that usually immediately follow each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Passive aggression occurs when

Accepted Answer

A)  we appear to be agreeable, but then act in a subtle, covert aggressive manner. 
B)  we refuse to acknowledge that a problem exists. 
C)  we minimize the importance of a problem. 
D)  either we or the other party use status to intimidate. 
A)  we appear to be agreeable, but then act in a subtle, covert aggressive manner. 
B)  we refuse to acknowledge that a problem exists. 
C)  we minimize the importance of a problem. 
D)  either we or the other party use status to intimidate.

Question 10

________ is an expressed struggle between two or more interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce rewards, and interference from other parties in achieving their goals.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is an expressed struggle between two...

Question 11

________ is healthy. Sometimes, we just want to "talk" about an issue and not have anyone respond immediately. We just want to let out our feelings.

Accepted Answer

The answer of ________ is healthy. Sometimes, we just want...

Question 12

William Schutz developed a theory stating that everyone has three basic types of need in their interpersonal relationships. Identify these three needs.

Accepted Answer

The answer of William Schutz developed a theory stating that...

Question 13

Albert wants to put a fence up for privacy whereas his neighbor, Jeannette, wants to leave the adjoining properties open so the children can run between the houses when they play. Albert and Jeannette have ___________ goals.

Accepted Answer

A)  resolution 
B)  incompatible 
C)  compatible 
D)  expressed 
A)  resolution 
B)  incompatible 
C)  compatible 
D)  expressed

Question 14

According to Mark Knapp, creator of the stages of relationship development, the terminating stage is inevitable, as all relationships eventually come to an end.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Circumscribing

Accepted Answer

A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions." 
A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions."

Question 16

Jessica feels trapped in her marriage to a man who makes all of her decisions. For years, Alex has made all of her decisions including how much money she can spend to what clothes to wear. Jessica has low self-esteem and feels like she has no say in her marriage. In regards to this relationship, Jessica feels

Accepted Answer

A)  empowerment. 
B)  resentment. 
C)  powerless. 
D)  helpless. 
A)  empowerment. 
B)  resentment. 
C)  powerless. 
D)  helpless.

Question 17

Mark doesn't know if he should stay with Maggie. She's really fun, she has a brilliant, analytical mind, and she has a wonderful eye for the artistic. However, she drinks a lot at social functions and loses her temper about trivial matters. The theory that helps determine whether Mark will stay with Maggie or will break their relationship off is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Needs. 
B)  Gibb Pairings. 
C)  Johari Window. 
D)  Cost-Benefit Theory. 
A)  Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Needs. 
B)  Gibb Pairings. 
C)  Johari Window. 
D)  Cost-Benefit Theory.

Question 18

Because he was uncertain about whether he should continue or exit the relationship, Evan made an inventory of all the things he liked and disliked about his partner Rudy. This technique of analyzing relationships is called Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Needs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Match the word or phrase with its meaning.
-Intensifying

Accepted Answer

A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions." 
A)  Marty begins Karate classes and Cindy starts Pilates at separate gyms. 
B)  Marty discloses that he loves Cindy. The two now consider themselves a couple. 
C)  Cindy takes Marty home to meet her parents. 
D)  Marty and Cindy file for divorce. 
E)  Marty cancels their planned trip together and Cindy wants to know why. Marty doesn't want to talk about it so he says he's just over loaded at work.
F) Marty and Cindy get married in front of their close friends and family.
G) Marty and Cindy are at a dance club but have not met each other yet.
H) After being introduced to Cindy, Marty talks about safe topics such as sports and the weather.
I) After ten dates, Marty and Cindy's exchanges have not progressed past the "small talk" stage.
J) Marty and Cindy realize it's too difficult and uncomfortable to be together so they spend little time
Together.
K) Tired of each other after ten years of marriage, Marty and Cindy are "going through the motions."

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Initiating

When communicating with another person, the obvious message we send is also called the

Interpersonal communication is an informal exchange and can occur between two people through dyadic communication as well as more than two people in small-group communication.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Experimenting

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Bonding

Which stage of relationship development does a traditional wedding ceremony best fit?

Bonding and terminating are two stages in Knapp's Relational Development Model that usually immediately follow each other.

Passive aggression occurs when

________ is an expressed struggle between two or more interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce rewards, and interference from other parties in achieving their goals.

________ is healthy. Sometimes, we just want to "talk" about an issue and not have anyone respond immediately. We just want to let out our feelings.

William Schutz developed a theory stating that everyone has three basic types of need in their interpersonal relationships. Identify these three needs.

Albert wants to put a fence up for privacy whereas his neighbor, Jeannette, wants to leave the adjoining properties open so the children can run between the houses when they play. Albert and Jeannette have ___________ goals.

According to Mark Knapp, creator of the stages of relationship development, the terminating stage is inevitable, as all relationships eventually come to an end.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Circumscribing

Because he was uncertain about whether he should continue or exit the relationship, Evan made an inventory of all the things he liked and disliked about his partner Rudy. This technique of analyzing relationships is called Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Needs.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Intensifying

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters

Exam 6: Understanding Ourselves and Others

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Initiating

When communicating with another person, the obvious message we send is also called the

Interpersonal communication is an informal exchange and can occur between two people through dyadic communication as well as more than two people in small-group communication.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Experimenting

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Bonding

Which stage of relationship development does a traditional wedding ceremony best fit?

Bonding and terminating are two stages in Knapp's Relational Development Model that usually immediately follow each other.

Passive aggression occurs when

________ is an expressed struggle between two or more interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce rewards, and interference from other parties in achieving their goals.

________ is healthy. Sometimes, we just want to "talk" about an issue and not have anyone respond immediately. We just want to let out our feelings.

William Schutz developed a theory stating that everyone has three basic types of need in their interpersonal relationships. Identify these three needs.

Albert wants to put a fence up for privacy whereas his neighbor, Jeannette, wants to leave the adjoining properties open so the children can run between the houses when they play. Albert and Jeannette have ___________ goals.

According to Mark Knapp, creator of the stages of relationship development, the terminating stage is inevitable, as all relationships eventually come to an end.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Circumscribing

Because he was uncertain about whether he should continue or exit the relationship, Evan made an inventory of all the things he liked and disliked about his partner Rudy. This technique of analyzing relationships is called Schutz's Theory of Interpersonal Needs.

Match the word or phrase with its meaning. -Intensifying

An Overview of Communication

Perception

Listening

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Creating a Positive Communication Climate

Interviewing

Communicating in Small Groups

Solving Problems Using Small Groups

Selecting a Speech Topic and Adapting to the Audience

Researching and Using Supportive Material for Your Speech

Organizing Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

The Informative Speech

The Persuasive Speech

Filters