Question 1

Predicted Outcome Value theory claims that

Accepted Answer

A) we are most attracted to those relationships that potentially have greater rewards or benefits than costs. 
B) we are attracted to people whose personality, values, attitudes, and interests are similar to ours. 
C) we are attracted to those whose needs complement our own. 
D) we are most attracted to those people about whom we have the most information. 
A) we are most attracted to those relationships that potentially have greater rewards or benefits than costs. 
B) we are attracted to people whose personality, values, attitudes, and interests are similar to ours. 
C) we are attracted to those whose needs complement our own. 
D) we are most attracted to those people about whom we have the most information. A

Question 2

When you are assigned a roommate in the dorm, you are initially experiencing

Accepted Answer

A) a relational de-escalation. 
B) a relationship of choice. 
C) a relationship of circumstance. 
D) a relational escalation. 
A) a relational de-escalation. 
B) a relationship of choice. 
C) a relationship of circumstance. 
D) a relational escalation. C

Question 3

Francois and Pierre are brothers who are constantly challenging one another.When deciding what to play, how to play, or when to play, they both believe the other should defer to his judgment.What kind of relationship do they most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A) competitive symmetric 
B) parallel 
C) symmetric 
D) complementary 
A) competitive symmetric 
B) parallel 
C) symmetric 
D) complementary A

Question 4

Referent power is based on

Accepted Answer

A) expertise in a specific area. 
B) ability to reward. 
C) interpersonal attraction. 
D) ability to punish. 
A) expertise in a specific area. 
B) ability to reward. 
C) interpersonal attraction. 
D) ability to punish.

Question 5

What is the difference between a relationship of circumstance and a relationship of choice?

Accepted Answer

*Relationships of circumstance are unint

Question 6

Using your own example, discuss the four elements that make up the definition of interpersonal relationship.

Accepted Answer

Examples with vary, but must contain the

Question 7

In one study, what was the most important dialectical tension?

Accepted Answer

A) connectedness versus autonomy 
B) predictability versus novelty 
C) openess versus closedness 
D) physical appearance versus proximity 
A) connectedness versus autonomy 
B) predictability versus novelty 
C) openess versus closedness 
D) physical appearance versus proximity

Question 8

In terms of power, a relationship is complementary when

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A) both partners want power in the relationship. 
B) power shifts from one partner to the other. 
C) one partner willingly hands over power to the other. 
D) neither partner is willing to assume responsibility for power. 
A) both partners want power in the relationship. 
B) power shifts from one partner to the other. 
C) one partner willingly hands over power to the other. 
D) neither partner is willing to assume responsibility for power.

Question 9

A relationship in which both parties avoid dominance or decision making is called

Accepted Answer

A) symmetric. 
B) complementary. 
C) competitive symmetric. 
D) submissive symmetric. 
A) symmetric. 
B) complementary. 
C) competitive symmetric. 
D) submissive symmetric.

Question 10

We like people who like us. This is called ________.

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A) similarity. 
B) reciprocation of liking. 
C) short-term initial attraction. 
D) POV 
A) similarity. 
B) reciprocation of liking. 
C) short-term initial attraction. 
D) POV

Question 11

Having a/an ________ means interpersonal relationships are transactional.

Accepted Answer

A) ongoing connection 
B) shared perception 
C) relational expectation 
D) interpersonal intimacy 
A) ongoing connection 
B) shared perception 
C) relational expectation 
D) interpersonal intimacy

Question 12

What two factors affect short-term initial attraction?

Accepted Answer

A) physical appearance and smell 
B) proximity and smell 
C) proximity and physical appearance 
D) physical appearance and mental acuity 
A) physical appearance and smell 
B) proximity and smell 
C) proximity and physical appearance 
D) physical appearance and mental acuity

Question 13

According to the complementary needs element of interpersonal attraction, if you have a high need to control and make decisions and little respect for other's decision making, you will be more compatible

Accepted Answer

A) with someone who needs to take control. 
B) with someone who wants others to make decisions for him or her. 
C) with someone who has similar needs to your needs. 
D) with someone who needs to take responsibility. 
A) with someone who needs to take control. 
B) with someone who wants others to make decisions for him or her. 
C) with someone who has similar needs to your needs. 
D) with someone who needs to take responsibility.

Question 14

A relationship of circumstance is

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A) formed as a result of interpersonally communicating with others. 
B) formed because our lives overlap with others' in some way. 
C) formed because we intentionally develop the relationship. 
D) formed when two people coordinate their interaction. 
A) formed as a result of interpersonally communicating with others. 
B) formed because our lives overlap with others' in some way. 
C) formed because we intentionally develop the relationship. 
D) formed when two people coordinate their interaction.

Question 15

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.
-A liking or positive feeling that motivates you to sustain a relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) proximity 
B) Predicted outcome value 
C) long-term maintenance attraction 
D) interpersonal intimacy 
E) short-term initial attraction
F)not applicable 
A) proximity 
B) Predicted outcome value 
C) long-term maintenance attraction 
D) interpersonal intimacy 
E) short-term initial attraction
F)not applicable

Question 16

Connections we make with other people as a result of our interpersonal communication with them are

Accepted Answer

A) intrapersonal relationships. 
B) relationships of circumstance. 
C) relationships of choice. 
D) interpersonal relationships. 
A) intrapersonal relationships. 
B) relationships of circumstance. 
C) relationships of choice. 
D) interpersonal relationships.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about relationships among retired couples?

Accepted Answer

A) Couples report better relationships when they are both retired. 
B) Men who contributed less than 50% of the household income rated their relationships higher than those who contributed 75% or more. 
C) Men who contributed more than 75% of the household income rated their relationships higher than those who contributed 50% or less. 
D) Couples who have adult children living at home rated their relationships lower. 
A) Couples report better relationships when they are both retired. 
B) Men who contributed less than 50% of the household income rated their relationships higher than those who contributed 75% or more. 
C) Men who contributed more than 75% of the household income rated their relationships higher than those who contributed 50% or less. 
D) Couples who have adult children living at home rated their relationships lower.

Question 18

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________, in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) compliance gaining 
B) filtering 
C) self-disclosure 
D) cumulative costs and rewards 
A) compliance gaining 
B) filtering 
C) self-disclosure 
D) cumulative costs and rewards

Question 19

Raymond is very good at math.Gideon needs a lot of help to get a passing grade.He approaches Raymond to ask for help.Raymond agrees to help Gideon, if Gideon will provide him transportation around town for the semester.Gideon agrees.What kind of power is the basis for Raymond's influence over Gideon?

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate power 
B) referent power 
C) expert power 
D) reward power 
A) legitimate power 
B) referent power 
C) expert power 
D) reward power

Question 20

Which of the following is most likely an example of a relationship of circumstance?

Accepted Answer

A) your lover 
B) your friend 
C) your physician 
D) your classmate 
A) your lover 
B) your friend 
C) your physician 
D) your classmate

Predicted Outcome Value theory claims that

When you are assigned a roommate in the dorm, you are initially experiencing

Francois and Pierre are brothers who are constantly challenging one another.When deciding what to play, how to play, or when to play, they both believe the other should defer to his judgment.What kind of relationship do they most likely have?

Referent power is based on

What is the difference between a relationship of circumstance and a relationship of choice?

Using your own example, discuss the four elements that make up the definition of interpersonal relationship.

In one study, what was the most important dialectical tension?

In terms of power, a relationship is complementary when

A relationship in which both parties avoid dominance or decision making is called

We like people who like us. This is called ________.

Having a/an ________ means interpersonal relationships are transactional.

What two factors affect short-term initial attraction?

According to the complementary needs element of interpersonal attraction, if you have a high need to control and make decisions and little respect for other's decision making, you will be more compatible

A relationship of circumstance is

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -A liking or positive feeling that motivates you to sustain a relationship.

Connections we make with other people as a result of our interpersonal communication with them are

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about relationships among retired couples?

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________, in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.

Which of the following is most likely an example of a relationship of circumstance?

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Verbal Communication Skills

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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Exam 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Predicted Outcome Value theory claims that

When you are assigned a roommate in the dorm, you are initially experiencing

Francois and Pierre are brothers who are constantly challenging one another.When deciding what to play, how to play, or when to play, they both believe the other should defer to his judgment.What kind of relationship do they most likely have?

Referent power is based on

What is the difference between a relationship of circumstance and a relationship of choice?

Using your own example, discuss the four elements that make up the definition of interpersonal relationship.

In one study, what was the most important dialectical tension?

In terms of power, a relationship is complementary when

A relationship in which both parties avoid dominance or decision making is called

We like people who like us. This is called ________.

Having a/an ________ means interpersonal relationships are transactional.

What two factors affect short-term initial attraction?

According to the complementary needs element of interpersonal attraction, if you have a high need to control and make decisions and little respect for other's decision making, you will be more compatible

A relationship of circumstance is

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -A liking or positive feeling that motivates you to sustain a relationship.

Connections we make with other people as a result of our interpersonal communication with them are

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about relationships among retired couples?

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________, in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.

Which of the following is most likely an example of a relationship of circumstance?

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Verbal Communication Skills

Non-Verbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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