Question 1

Legitimate power is based on

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A) interpersonal attraction. 
B) appointment or election to a position. 
C) knowledge and skill in a particular area. 
D) the ability to punish. 
A) interpersonal attraction. 
B) appointment or election to a position. 
C) knowledge and skill in a particular area. 
D) the ability to punish.

Question 2

An ongoing connection means that

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A) interpersonal relationships are transactional. 
B) interpersonal intimacy grows. 
C) the interpersonal relationship is a dynamic, constantly changing, and evolving process. 
D) interpersonal intimacy decreases. 
A) interpersonal relationships are transactional. 
B) interpersonal intimacy grows. 
C) the interpersonal relationship is a dynamic, constantly changing, and evolving process. 
D) interpersonal intimacy decreases.

Question 3

When one partner in a relationship has more power than the other, the relationship is

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A) parallel. 
B) complementary. 
C) symmetrical. 
D) equal. 
A) parallel. 
B) complementary. 
C) symmetrical. 
D) equal.

Question 4

Ultimately, what seems to make relationships the most intimate is

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A) physical attraction. 
B) our ability to be ourselves with the other person. 
C) sexual affinity. 
D) choice. 
A) physical attraction. 
B) our ability to be ourselves with the other person. 
C) sexual affinity. 
D) choice.

Question 5

How can the balance of power be negotiated in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

*The first step is assess your needs and

Question 6

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pushing us toward independence.

Accepted Answer

A) Short-term initial attraction 
B) Interpersonal intimacy 
C) Social exchange 
D) Dialectical 
A) Short-term initial attraction 
B) Interpersonal intimacy 
C) Social exchange 
D) Dialectical

Question 7

Discuss social exchange theory as an economic model of relationships

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory looks at evaluati

Question 8

If you have expert power, you have

Accepted Answer

A) been elected to a position. 
B) knowledge about and experience with a specialized field. 
C) influence with others through interpersonal attraction. 
D) control of resources. 
A) been elected to a position. 
B) knowledge about and experience with a specialized field. 
C) influence with others through interpersonal attraction. 
D) control of resources.

Question 9

The theory that we assess the potential for any given relationship to meet our need for self-image confirmation against the potential costs is called

Accepted Answer

A) predicted outcome value. 
B) short-term initial attraction. 
C) long-term maintenance attraction. 
D) interpersonal intimacy. 
A) predicted outcome value. 
B) short-term initial attraction. 
C) long-term maintenance attraction. 
D) interpersonal intimacy.

Question 10

Sun thought about how rewarding her relationship with Tran was and whether or not she could handle his workaholic tendencies that kept him at work for 12 hours a day. This is called

Accepted Answer

A) short-term initial attraction. 
B) predicted outcome value. 
C) relationship of choice. 
D) relational expectations. 
A) short-term initial attraction. 
B) predicted outcome value. 
C) relationship of choice. 
D) relational expectations.

Question 11

The ability to get another person to do what you want is

Accepted Answer

A) interpersonal power. 
B) interpersonal intimacy. 
C) interpersonal communication. 
D) interpersonal trust. 
A) interpersonal power. 
B) interpersonal intimacy. 
C) interpersonal communication. 
D) interpersonal trust.

Question 12

________ is the quality that promotes attraction because of being in a position to communicate easily.

Accepted Answer

A) POV 
B) Proximity 
C) Short-term initial attraction 
D) Physical appearance 
A) POV 
B) Proximity 
C) Short-term initial attraction 
D) Physical appearance

Question 13

When people are attracted to us, the resulting power and influence we have is

Accepted Answer

A) referent power. 
B) reward power. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) coercive power. 
A) referent power. 
B) reward power. 
C) legitimate power. 
D) coercive power.

Question 14

How could a professor exercise each of the five types of interpersonal power in a class?

Accepted Answer

*Some students will give the professor l

Question 15

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time, but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?

Accepted Answer

A) complementary needs 
B) similarities 
C) self disclosure and reciprocation of liking 
D) credibility, competence, and intelligence 
A) complementary needs 
B) similarities 
C) self disclosure and reciprocation of liking 
D) credibility, competence, and intelligence

Question 16

People who give us things we desire hold which type of power?

Accepted Answer

A) legitimate 
B) reward 
C) expert 
D) coercive 
A) legitimate 
B) reward 
C) expert 
D) coercive

Question 17

A relationship of choice is

Accepted Answer

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 seek out and intentionally develop the relationship . 
D) formed when relationships de-escalate. 
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 seek out and intentionally develop the relationship . 
D) formed when relationships de-escalate.

Question 18

People who use rewards or punishments to influence outcomes have which type of power?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

Compare and contrast the three types of power relationships.In your opinion which power relationship is best?

Accepted Answer

*Which is best will depend on the studen

Question 20

Short-term initial attraction is best defined as

Accepted Answer

A) the coming into being of something. 
B) the degree to which you are motivated to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship. 
C) the degree to which you sense a potential for an interpersonal relationship. 
D) a relationship of choice. 
A) the coming into being of something. 
B) the degree to which you are motivated to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship. 
C) the degree to which you sense a potential for an interpersonal relationship. 
D) a relationship of choice.

Legitimate power is based on

An ongoing connection means that

When one partner in a relationship has more power than the other, the relationship is

Ultimately, what seems to make relationships the most intimate is

How can the balance of power be negotiated in a relationship?

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pushing us toward independence.

Discuss social exchange theory as an economic model of relationships

If you have expert power, you have

The theory that we assess the potential for any given relationship to meet our need for self-image confirmation against the potential costs is called

Sun thought about how rewarding her relationship with Tran was and whether or not she could handle his workaholic tendencies that kept him at work for 12 hours a day. This is called

The ability to get another person to do what you want is

________ is the quality that promotes attraction because of being in a position to communicate easily.

When people are attracted to us, the resulting power and influence we have is

How could a professor exercise each of the five types of interpersonal power in a class?

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time, but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?

People who give us things we desire hold which type of power?

A relationship of choice is

People who use rewards or punishments to influence outcomes have which type of power?

Compare and contrast the three types of power relationships.In your opinion which power relationship is best?

Short-term initial attraction is best defined as

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Exam 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Legitimate power is based on

An ongoing connection means that

When one partner in a relationship has more power than the other, the relationship is

Ultimately, what seems to make relationships the most intimate is

How can the balance of power be negotiated in a relationship?

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pushing us toward independence.

Discuss social exchange theory as an economic model of relationships

If you have expert power, you have

The theory that we assess the potential for any given relationship to meet our need for self-image confirmation against the potential costs is called

Sun thought about how rewarding her relationship with Tran was and whether or not she could handle his workaholic tendencies that kept him at work for 12 hours a day. This is called

The ability to get another person to do what you want is

________ is the quality that promotes attraction because of being in a position to communicate easily.

When people are attracted to us, the resulting power and influence we have is

How could a professor exercise each of the five types of interpersonal power in a class?

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time, but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?

People who give us things we desire hold which type of power?

A relationship of choice is

People who use rewards or punishments to influence outcomes have which type of power?

Compare and contrast the three types of power relationships.In your opinion which power relationship is best?

Short-term initial attraction is best defined as

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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