Question 1

DO NOT USE The degree to which the partners in an interpersonal relationship like or appreciate one another is called​

Accepted Answer

A) ​appreciation. 
B) ​the communication of honesty. 
C) ​self-respect. 
D) ​affinity. 
E) ​the like-love phenomenon. 
A) ​appreciation. 
B) ​the communication of honesty. 
C) ​self-respect. 
D) ​affinity. 
E) ​the like-love phenomenon.

Question 2

Whereas most other interpersonal communication is transactional, as described in Chapter One, families tend to have more linear interactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Fifteen-year old Bela wants to get her nose pierced.She feels comfortable making her case and discussing the idea with other family members, but the decision rests with her parents.

Accepted Answer

A) ​consensual 
B) ​pluralistic 
C) ​protective 
D) ​laissez-faire 
A) ​consensual 
B) ​pluralistic 
C) ​protective 
D) ​laissez-faire

Question 4

Twelve-year old Russell asks his parents if he can attend a rock concert.They say "no" and end the discussion there.Russell does not bring it up again.

Accepted Answer

A) ​consensual 
B) ​pluralistic 
C) ​protective 
D) ​laissez-faire 
A) ​consensual 
B) ​pluralistic 
C) ​protective 
D) ​laissez-faire

Question 5

DO NOT USE ​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 6

DO NOT USE 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 7

DO NOT USE Small talk typically occurs during the initiating stage of an interpersonal relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

DO NOT USE 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 9

DO NOT USE ​The stage where a couple might come up with "our song" is

Accepted Answer

A) ​initiating. 
B) ​experimenting. 
C) ​intensifying. 
D) ​integrating. 
E) ​bonding. 
A) ​initiating. 
B) ​experimenting. 
C) ​intensifying. 
D) ​integrating. 
E) ​bonding.

Question 10

Having too many online friends can mean others perceive you as

Accepted Answer

A) not very social. 
B) someone whose relationships are less than genuine. 
C) not very friendly. 
D) both b and c. 
E) all of the above. 
A) not very social. 
B) someone whose relationships are less than genuine. 
C) not very friendly. 
D) both b and c. 
E) all of the above.

Question 11

While workplace romances can be messy, some research has shown that 34 percent of people who said they dated a coworker ended up marrying that person.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

DO NOT USE According to Chapter Eight, we are usually attracted to people who are similar to us.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

It is quite possible to have a wide range of relationships with coworkers, roommates, and even family members without having much intimacy at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Explain why relationships require maintenance and the five strategies couples use to help maintain them.

Accepted Answer

Relationships require maintenance becaus

Question 15

DO NOT USE Dialectical tensions exist in relationships when two incompatible forces or pressures exist at the same time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When Marlina and Zach fight, they blow things out of proportion, interrupt each other, and yell.Their conflict style is most likely

Accepted Answer

A) ​volatile. 
B) ​avoidant. 
C) ​validating. 
D) ​protective. 
E) ​laissez-faire. 
A) ​volatile. 
B) ​avoidant. 
C) ​validating. 
D) ​protective. 
E) ​laissez-faire.

Question 17

Friendships are either task-oriented or relationship-oriented, but not both.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The text states that romantic partners who fear rejection and abandonment are likely to act in ways that increase the odds of their fears coming to pass.This example best relates to which concept from Chapter Three?​

Accepted Answer

A) ​identity management 
B) ​self-congruence 
C) ​self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) ​self-serving bias 
E) ​halo effect 
A) ​identity management 
B) ​self-congruence 
C) ​self-fulfilling prophecy 
D) ​self-serving bias 
E) ​halo effect

Question 19

DO NOT USE Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and often have lunch together to talk about their current romances, problems with their families, and apartment headaches.Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together.Which relationship stage do they seem to be in?​

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

DO NOT USE According to Knapp's model of interaction stages, symbolic public gestures that show the world that a relationship exists usually occur in which stage in interpersonal relationships?​

Accepted Answer

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

DO NOT USE The degree to which the partners in an interpersonal relationship like or appreciate one another is called

Whereas most other interpersonal communication is transactional, as described in Chapter One, families tend to have more linear interactions.

Fifteen-year old Bela wants to get her nose pierced.She feels comfortable making her case and discussing the idea with other family members, but the decision rests with her parents.

Twelve-year old Russell asks his parents if he can attend a rock concert.They say "no" and end the discussion there.Russell does not bring it up again.

DO NOT USE When two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a

DO NOT USE A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?

DO NOT USE Small talk typically occurs during the initiating stage of an interpersonal relationship.

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

DO NOT USE The stage where a couple might come up with "our song" is

Having too many online friends can mean others perceive you as

While workplace romances can be messy, some research has shown that 34 percent of people who said they dated a coworker ended up marrying that person.

DO NOT USE According to Chapter Eight, we are usually attracted to people who are similar to us.

It is quite possible to have a wide range of relationships with coworkers, roommates, and even family members without having much intimacy at all.

Explain why relationships require maintenance and the five strategies couples use to help maintain them.

DO NOT USE Dialectical tensions exist in relationships when two incompatible forces or pressures exist at the same time.

When Marlina and Zach fight, they blow things out of proportion, interrupt each other, and yell.Their conflict style is most likely

Friendships are either task-oriented or relationship-oriented, but not both.

The text states that romantic partners who fear rejection and abandonment are likely to act in ways that increase the odds of their fears coming to pass.This example best relates to which concept from Chapter Three?

DO NOT USE Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and often have lunch together to talk about their current romances, problems with their families, and apartment headaches.Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together.Which relationship stage do they seem to be in?

DO NOT USE According to Knapp's model of interaction stages, symbolic public gestures that show the world that a relationship exists usually occur in which stage in interpersonal relationships?

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

Exam 10: Communication in Close Relationships

DO NOT USE The degree to which the partners in an interpersonal relationship like or appreciate one another is called​

Whereas most other interpersonal communication is transactional, as described in Chapter One, families tend to have more linear interactions.

Fifteen-year old Bela wants to get her nose pierced.She feels comfortable making her case and discussing the idea with other family members, but the decision rests with her parents.

Twelve-year old Russell asks his parents if he can attend a rock concert.They say "no" and end the discussion there.Russell does not bring it up again.

DO NOT USE ​When two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a

DO NOT USE A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?​

DO NOT USE Small talk typically occurs during the initiating stage of an interpersonal relationship.

DO NOT USE Which of the following does not typically occur in the intensifying stage of interpersonal relationships?​

DO NOT USE ​The stage where a couple might come up with "our song" is

Having too many online friends can mean others perceive you as

While workplace romances can be messy, some research has shown that 34 percent of people who said they dated a coworker ended up marrying that person.

DO NOT USE According to Chapter Eight, we are usually attracted to people who are similar to us.

It is quite possible to have a wide range of relationships with coworkers, roommates, and even family members without having much intimacy at all.

Explain why relationships require maintenance and the five strategies couples use to help maintain them.

DO NOT USE Dialectical tensions exist in relationships when two incompatible forces or pressures exist at the same time.

When Marlina and Zach fight, they blow things out of proportion, interrupt each other, and yell.Their conflict style is most likely

Friendships are either task-oriented or relationship-oriented, but not both.

The text states that romantic partners who fear rejection and abandonment are likely to act in ways that increase the odds of their fears coming to pass.This example best relates to which concept from Chapter Three?​

DO NOT USE Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and often have lunch together to talk about their current romances, problems with their families, and apartment headaches.Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together.Which relationship stage do they seem to be in?​

DO NOT USE According to Knapp's model of interaction stages, symbolic public gestures that show the world that a relationship exists usually occur in which stage in interpersonal relationships?​

A First Look at Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Social Media

Communication and Identity

Perception

Emotions

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Communication and Relational Dynamics

Improving Communication Climates

Managing Interpersonal Conflicts

Filters

DO NOT USE The degree to which the partners in an interpersonal relationship like or appreciate one another is called

DO NOT USE When two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a

DO NOT USE A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?

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

DO NOT USE The stage where a couple might come up with "our song" is

The text states that romantic partners who fear rejection and abandonment are likely to act in ways that increase the odds of their fears coming to pass.This example best relates to which concept from Chapter Three?

DO NOT USE Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and often have lunch together to talk about their current romances, problems with their families, and apartment headaches.Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together.Which relationship stage do they seem to be in?

DO NOT USE According to Knapp's model of interaction stages, symbolic public gestures that show the world that a relationship exists usually occur in which stage in interpersonal relationships?