Question 1

DO NOT USE ​According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results?

Accepted Answer

A) ​No pattern is necessarily better than another. 
B) ​consensual 
C) ​both consensual and pluralistic 
D) ​protective 
E) ​both protective and laissez-faire 
A) ​No pattern is necessarily better than another. 
B) ​consensual 
C) ​both consensual and pluralistic 
D) ​protective 
E) ​both protective and laissez-faire

Question 2

DO NOT USEBecause cultures like Japan and Taiwan are collectivist, people there communicate the same with members of "in-groups" and "out-groups" alike.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Research shows that transgressors who have been forgiven are less likely to repeat their offenses than those who have not received forgiveness.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the strategies for managing dialectical tensions are most effective, according to research?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​balance 
B) ​integration 
C) ​recalibration 
D) ​reaffirmation 
E) ​b, c, and d are seen as the most productive 
A) ​balance 
B) ​integration 
C) ​recalibration 
D) ​reaffirmation 
E) ​b, c, and d are seen as the most productive

Question 5

DO NOT USEBecause men share less personal information and feelings than women, they are not capable of achieving the type of intimate relationships that women have.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Whenever we discuss a relationship with another, we are

Accepted Answer

A) ​arguing. 
B) ​improving our relationship. 
C) ​self-disclosing. 
D) ​metacommunicating. 
E) ​receiving double messages. 
A) ​arguing. 
B) ​improving our relationship. 
C) ​self-disclosing. 
D) ​metacommunicating. 
E) ​receiving double messages.

Question 7

When two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a

Accepted Answer

A) ​collectivistic tension. 
B) ​differentiating end state. 
C) ​counterfeit goal state. 
D) ​dialectical tension. 
E) ​proximity problem. 
A) ​collectivistic tension. 
B) ​differentiating end state. 
C) ​counterfeit goal state. 
D) ​dialectical tension. 
E) ​proximity problem.

Question 8

A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​initiating 
B) ​intensifying 
C) ​integrating 
D) ​bonding 
E) ​circumscribing 
A) ​initiating 
B) ​intensifying 
C) ​integrating 
D) ​bonding 
E) ​circumscribing

Question 9

Talking the most, interrupting the other person, and changing the topic most often are all common indicators of

Accepted Answer

A) ​conversation control. 
B) ​decision control. 
C) ​powerful control. 
D) ​context control. 
E) ​distributional control. 
A) ​conversation control. 
B) ​decision control. 
C) ​powerful control. 
D) ​context control. 
E) ​distributional control.

Question 10

Liking or loving is a better predictor of relational satisfaction than respect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The intensifying stage is the time when individuals give up some characteristics of their old selves and develop shared identities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Relational partners begin to share identities and their social circles merge.

Accepted Answer

A) ​avoiding 
B) ​circumscribing 
C) ​experimenting 
D) ​integrating 
E) ​differentiating 
A) ​avoiding 
B) ​circumscribing 
C) ​experimenting 
D) ​integrating 
E) ​differentiating

Question 13

DO NOT USEIntimacy is closely linked to life satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Verbal metacommunication is a necessary ingredient in successful relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Differentiation in relationships is always negative, since it is part of the "coming apart" process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following does not typically occur in the intensifying stage of interpersonal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) ​The parties spend an increasing amount of time together. 
B) ​The parties begin to take on an identity as a social unit. 
C) ​The parties hint and flirt. 
D) ​Feelings are expressed nonverbally. 
E) ​The parties might take trips together. 
A) ​The parties spend an increasing amount of time together. 
B) ​The parties begin to take on an identity as a social unit. 
C) ​The parties hint and flirt. 
D) ​Feelings are expressed nonverbally. 
E) ​The parties might take trips together.

Question 17

One type of relational transgression is

Accepted Answer

A) ​unfaithfulness. 
B) ​verbal hostility. 
C) ​rage. 
D) ​criticism in front of others. 
E) ​All of these choices are types of relational transgressions. 
A) ​unfaithfulness. 
B) ​verbal hostility. 
C) ​rage. 
D) ​criticism in front of others. 
E) ​All of these choices are types of relational transgressions.

Question 18

DO NOT USEIM-ing, blogging, and Facebooking do not enhance intimacy in interpersonal relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

DO NOT USE An intimate relationship​

Accepted Answer

A) ​may only exhibit one or two dimensions. 
B) ​can be created through exchanging important feelings. 
C) ​can come from exchanging ideas. 
D) ​All of these answer are correct. 
A) ​may only exhibit one or two dimensions. 
B) ​can be created through exchanging important feelings. 
C) ​can come from exchanging ideas. 
D) ​All of these answer are correct.

Question 20

One study found that the two least forgivable offenses of dating partners were sexual infidelity and unjustified suspicion.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

DO NOT USE According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results?

DO NOT USEBecause cultures like Japan and Taiwan are collectivist, people there communicate the same with members of "in-groups" and "out-groups" alike.

Research shows that transgressors who have been forgiven are less likely to repeat their offenses than those who have not received forgiveness.

Which of the strategies for managing dialectical tensions are most effective, according to research?

DO NOT USEBecause men share less personal information and feelings than women, they are not capable of achieving the type of intimate relationships that women have.

Whenever we discuss a relationship with another, we are

When two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a

A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?

Talking the most, interrupting the other person, and changing the topic most often are all common indicators of

Liking or loving is a better predictor of relational satisfaction than respect.

The intensifying stage is the time when individuals give up some characteristics of their old selves and develop shared identities.

Relational partners begin to share identities and their social circles merge.

DO NOT USEIntimacy is closely linked to life satisfaction.

Verbal metacommunication is a necessary ingredient in successful relationships.

Differentiation in relationships is always negative, since it is part of the "coming apart" process.

Which of the following does not typically occur in the intensifying stage of interpersonal relationships?

One type of relational transgression is

DO NOT USEIM-ing, blogging, and Facebooking do not enhance intimacy in interpersonal relationships.

DO NOT USE An intimate relationship

One study found that the two least forgivable offenses of dating partners were sexual infidelity and unjustified suspicion.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 9: Communication and Relational Dynamics

DO NOT USE ​According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results?

DO NOT USEBecause cultures like Japan and Taiwan are collectivist, people there communicate the same with members of "in-groups" and "out-groups" alike.

Research shows that transgressors who have been forgiven are less likely to repeat their offenses than those who have not received forgiveness.

Which of the strategies for managing dialectical tensions are most effective, according to research?​

DO NOT USEBecause men share less personal information and feelings than women, they are not capable of achieving the type of intimate relationships that women have.

Whenever we discuss a relationship with another, we are

When two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a

A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?​

Talking the most, interrupting the other person, and changing the topic most often are all common indicators of

Liking or loving is a better predictor of relational satisfaction than respect.

The intensifying stage is the time when individuals give up some characteristics of their old selves and develop shared identities.

Relational partners begin to share identities and their social circles merge.

DO NOT USEIntimacy is closely linked to life satisfaction.

Verbal metacommunication is a necessary ingredient in successful relationships.

Differentiation in relationships is always negative, since it is part of the "coming apart" process.

Which of the following does not typically occur in the intensifying stage of interpersonal relationships?

One type of relational transgression is

DO NOT USEIM-ing, blogging, and Facebooking do not enhance intimacy in interpersonal relationships.

DO NOT USE An intimate relationship​

One study found that the two least forgivable offenses of dating partners were sexual infidelity and unjustified suspicion.

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication in Close Relationships

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

DO NOT USE According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results?

Which of the strategies for managing dialectical tensions are most effective, according to research?

A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?

DO NOT USE An intimate relationship