Exam 8: Communicating in Intimate Relationships

Alex and Madison have been on a few dates and really like each other. They decide to have a picnic in the park with all of their friends so they can meet each other's social circles. After the picnic, they sit on the beach and talk about their fears and secrets about the past. At the end of the date, Alex tells Madison "You are really special to me". Alex and Madison are in the _________ stage of relationship development.

Spending every Halloween scaring trick-or-treaters who come to the door would be an example of a family

Which of the following describes engaging in specific behaviors aimed at increasing intimacy with the target of a person's affection, including spying, sending the target unwelcome expressions of attraction or love, and engaging in sexually harassing behaviors?

Chaman is introduced to Hakesh by her family. They are both originally from India, and both are still very involved and immersed in their culture, even though they now live in Washington,D. C. Chaman likes Hakesh, and when he asks her to marry him, she agrees, even though she doesn't feel she is in love with him. She knows that it is a good match and that it will please her family; since she gets along with him, Chaman thinks it will be a good marriage. This is because culture affects expectations for

___________ communication can be one of the most contentious issues couples face, as romantic partners often disagree over the division of responsibilities for daily tasks.

Family _________ often contain information the family considers private and not appropriate for sharing with outsiders.

People who engage in _______________ stop looking at their partners, stop speaking, and stop responding to what their partners are saying.

Which of the following terms describes an expressed struggle between at least two interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference from the other party in achieving their goals?

During conflicts that arise in their relationship, Gavin and Mia tend to be very negative and quick to express anger and disappointment. They have a hard time listening to one another and instead spend arguments trying to persuade the other person to agree with them. Although their arguments are heated, they are often followed by intense periods of affection and "making up". Which word best describes Gavin and Mia as a couple?

Which of the following is NOT considered an important familial characteristic?

Which term describes conflicts between two important but opposing needs or desires in relationships?

Positions in a family, such as father and son, are based on the structure of your relationships with others, but _________ are based on the social and emotional functions that your behaviors serve within your family.

Which of the following is NOT a strategy for managing dialectical tensions?

Which word best describes romantic partners who talk about their disagreements openly and cooperatively?

Jamila loves how every time she brings a new friend by her grandparents' house, her grandfather insists on showing pictures of Jamila as a young ballerina. He will tell humorous details about how she couldn't keep time and could never remember the steps. Despite its numerous re-tellings, this family _________ still makes Jamila and her grandfather laugh as they share their history.

________ behaviors may include a family living together, taking care of each other, loving each other, and representing themselves as a family to outsiders.

Same-sex partners can marry with full legal recognition in 10 countries, and many other countries recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships. These countries can be contrasted with those that prohibit people of the same sex from being romantically or sexually involved at all. There are even countries that impose the death penalty for those who violate such laws. What accounts for these extreme differences between countries?

Ruby's father has never been around. He left her mother shortly after Ruby's birth, and only calls to check in on Ruby once or twice a year. He has never sent a birthday card or come to see Ruby in a school show. When Ruby is asked about her father, she simply tells people she doesn't have one. This is because Ruby probably believes that although sharing a __________ makes two people biological relatives, it does not necessarily make them family.

Natalie and Xavier have been having difficulties in their relationship for a long time. They've stopped being kind to one another and do not treat each other respectfully. In one particular argument, Xavier accuses Natalie of spending too much time with her friends, but she fires back that it is because he ignores her when they are home. He says he ignores her because she is always nagging him. Natalie and Xavier's portrayal of themselves as victims, and their denial of responsibility for their own behavior, are examples of which of the following?

Many people in same-sex relationships live as ________, often jointly owning property and raising children together, and even questioning whether they should be allowed to legally marry.