Exam 7: Communicating in Social and Professional Relationships

Sydney is getting ready to have a baby. Though she is very excited, she is also a bit nervous and doesn't know what to expect. Sydney's friends throw her a surprise baby shower, where they celebrate her upcoming arrival and reassure her that all will go well. Sydney's friends are providing what kinds of rewards by supporting and celebrating with her?

A ________ is someone who is similar to you in power or status.

Culture has the strongest influence on how we define ___________________ attractiveness.

Shannon and Emilio have been dating for three months. Though Shannon is happy with Emilio and she feels he treats her very well, she is excited to hear through the grapevine that Travis is also interested in her. Shannon finds Travis more attractive and exciting than Emilio, and after some thought, breaks up with Emilio to date Travis. Shannon most likely used her _____________ to make the decision.

By being someone's friend, you acknowledge (at least implicitly) that you expect certain things from that person and that he or she can expect certain things from you, because

Which of the following is a risk of self-disclosure?

Which word best encompasses the idea that we are attracted to others who are like us?

In 2010, high school student Phoebe Prince endured weeks of classmates allegedly calling her "Irish whore" online and using posts on Facebook to encourage Phoebe to kill herself. By all reports, Phoebe became scared to be alone at school or to walk alone. Tragically, as a result of this ________________, Phoebe committed suicide by hanging herself.

___________ theory is a good illustration of how self-disclosure over time is like peeling away the layers of an onion: each self-disclosure helps us to learn more about the person.

Amy's daughter has been attending a particular preschool for two years. Amy has formed bonds with many of the other mothers in her daughter's class. They have regular play dates and even a few "ladies' nights" without the children. Amy genuinely enjoys the time she spends with the other mothers. What most likely attracts her to the other mothers?

Which theory explains why individuals are drawn to others?

Research suggests that close relationships help people manage the negative effects of stress because social relationships bring ______________ rewards.

Many public agencies and private corporations expect specific communication behaviors from their employees. These might include all of the following, EXCEPT

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of self-disclosure?

Which of the following is NOT a major reason adolescents use instant messaging?

Which of the following describes the act of intentionally giving others information about ourselves that we believe to be true, but we think they don't already have?

Which statement is NOT true about opposite-sex friendships?

Reilly and Karissa have been friends for years. When they are together, they spend a lot of time catching up and sharing their feelings about recent events in their lives. However, when Reilly spends time with another friend, Andrew, she notices they spend more time bonding through activities such as mini-golfing and surfing, and they often flirt and make jokes of a sexual nature. These differences in Reilly's friendships illustrate the theory that

Having strong ______________ ties with friends, neighbors, co-workers, and others improves the quality of our life in multiple ways.

Examples of ___________ rewards include empathy, support, and happiness.