Question 1

Which of the following is NOT one of the three dialectical tensions?

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 2

In a/an ________ relationship, each partner has a similar amount of power over the other.

Accepted Answer

A) dependent 
B) interdependent 
C) symmetric 
D) complementary 
A) dependent 
B) interdependent 
C) symmetric 
D) complementary

Question 3

What is the difference between short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction?

Accepted Answer

*Short-term initial attraction is the de

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a principle of interpersonal power?

Accepted Answer

A) Power exists in all relationships. 
B) Both partners in a relationship have some degree of power. 
C) Power is circumstantial. 
D) Power is always unbalanced in a relationship. 
A) Power exists in all relationships. 
B) Both partners in a relationship have some degree of power. 
C) Power is circumstantial. 
D) Power is always unbalanced in a relationship.

Question 5

The level of liking or positive feelings that motivate us to escalate a relationship is called

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Most relationships will be ________ relationships.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What are the five sources of power we use to influence others?

Accepted Answer

*legitimat

Question 8

Expected costs and rewards are

Accepted Answer

A) ideals about how rewarding a relationship should be relative to its costs. 
B) the total costs and rewards of a relationship at present. 
C) the costs and rewards of a relationship that someone assumes will occur. 
D) the total costs and rewards for the duration of the relationship. 
A) ideals about how rewarding a relationship should be relative to its costs. 
B) the total costs and rewards of a relationship at present. 
C) the costs and rewards of a relationship that someone assumes will occur. 
D) the total costs and rewards for the duration of the relationship.

Question 9

The adage "opposites attract" indicates our attraction to someone with

Accepted Answer

A) complementary needs. 
B) relationship potential. 
C) reciprocation of liking. 
D) charisma 
A) complementary needs. 
B) relationship potential. 
C) reciprocation of liking. 
D) charisma

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of negotiating power?

Accepted Answer

A) Decide who will be the dominant and who will be the submissive partner. 
B) Assess needs and their fulfillment in the relationship. 
C) Identify need-based conflicts and tensions. 
D) Directly discuss power issues. 
A) Decide who will be the dominant and who will be the submissive partner. 
B) Assess needs and their fulfillment in the relationship. 
C) Identify need-based conflicts and tensions. 
D) Directly discuss power issues.

Question 11

In terms of power, a relationship is parallel when

Accepted Answer

A) power continually shifts from one partner to the other. 
B) one partner has more power than the other. 
C) neither partner has power. 
D) both partners want power equally. 
A) power continually shifts from one partner to the other. 
B) one partner has more power than the other. 
C) neither partner has power. 
D) both partners want power equally.

Question 12

The type of power which is typically not a part of an interpersonal relationship is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Social exchange theory claims that

Accepted Answer

A) all relationships are symmetric. 
B) all relationships are doomed to failure. 
C) people constantly seek to hold the most power in a relationship. 
D) people seek relationships that promise the most reward for the least cost. 
A) all relationships are symmetric. 
B) all relationships are doomed to failure. 
C) people constantly seek to hold the most power in a relationship. 
D) people seek relationships that promise the most reward for the least cost.

Question 14

Individuals with reward power

Accepted Answer

A) have the ability to manage conflict through their ability to punish. 
B) have the ability to manage conflict through their knowledge and skill. 
C) have the ability to manage conflict through their interpersonal attraction. 
D) have the ability to manage conflict through their resources. 
A) have the ability to manage conflict through their ability to punish. 
B) have the ability to manage conflict through their knowledge and skill. 
C) have the ability to manage conflict through their interpersonal attraction. 
D) have the ability to manage conflict through their resources.

Question 15

Neither Rena nor her partner enjoys making decisions and both avoid doing so whenever possible. This is a ________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

________ is taking action in interpersonal relationships to get other to comply with our goals.

Accepted Answer

A) Referent power 
B) Compliance gaining 
C) Negotiating power 
D) Coercing 
A) Referent power 
B) Compliance gaining 
C) Negotiating power 
D) Coercing

Question 17

In order to decide how much control another person has over you, you would usually

Accepted Answer

A) negotiate the power sharing with your partner. 
B) decide who wants to take on the more submissive role. 
C) decide who wants to take on the more dominant role. 
D) weigh the cost of compliance against the cost of non-compliance. 
A) negotiate the power sharing with your partner. 
B) decide who wants to take on the more submissive role. 
C) decide who wants to take on the more dominant role. 
D) weigh the cost of compliance against the cost of non-compliance.

Question 18

Describe the three dialectical tensions and give an example of how each tension operates in a relationship.

Accepted Answer

*Connectedness versus autonomy: We want

Question 19

Shawn prefers to make all the decisions for the family, but this often causes conflicts with Shera who also prefers to make all the decisions for the family.This is a ________ relationship.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about physical attractiveness?

Accepted Answer

A) Positive social interactions increase our estimation of other's physical attractiveness. 
B) Physical appearance is not a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction. 
C) Physical appearance is a form of non-verbal communication. 
D) Physical appearance is a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction. 
A) Positive social interactions increase our estimation of other's physical attractiveness. 
B) Physical appearance is not a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction. 
C) Physical appearance is a form of non-verbal communication. 
D) Physical appearance is a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction.

Which of the following is NOT one of the three dialectical tensions?

In a/an ________ relationship, each partner has a similar amount of power over the other.

What is the difference between short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction?

Which of the following is NOT a principle of interpersonal power?

The level of liking or positive feelings that motivate us to escalate a relationship is called

Most relationships will be ________ relationships.

What are the five sources of power we use to influence others?

Expected costs and rewards are

The adage "opposites attract" indicates our attraction to someone with

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of negotiating power?

In terms of power, a relationship is parallel when

The type of power which is typically not a part of an interpersonal relationship is

Social exchange theory claims that

Individuals with reward power

Neither Rena nor her partner enjoys making decisions and both avoid doing so whenever possible. This is a ________ relationship.

________ is taking action in interpersonal relationships to get other to comply with our goals.

In order to decide how much control another person has over you, you would usually

Describe the three dialectical tensions and give an example of how each tension operates in a relationship.

Shawn prefers to make all the decisions for the family, but this often causes conflicts with Shera who also prefers to make all the decisions for the family.This is a ________ relationship.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about physical attractiveness?

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Listening and Responding

Verbal Communication Skills

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Conflict Management Skills

Interpersonal Communication and Cultural Diversity

Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

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Exam 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Which of the following is NOT one of the three dialectical tensions?

In a/an ________ relationship, each partner has a similar amount of power over the other.

What is the difference between short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction?

Which of the following is NOT a principle of interpersonal power?

The level of liking or positive feelings that motivate us to escalate a relationship is called

Most relationships will be ________ relationships.

What are the five sources of power we use to influence others?

Expected costs and rewards are

The adage "opposites attract" indicates our attraction to someone with

Which of the following is NOT an aspect of negotiating power?

In terms of power, a relationship is parallel when

The type of power which is typically not a part of an interpersonal relationship is

Social exchange theory claims that

Individuals with reward power

Neither Rena nor her partner enjoys making decisions and both avoid doing so whenever possible. This is a ________ relationship.

________ is taking action in interpersonal relationships to get other to comply with our goals.

In order to decide how much control another person has over you, you would usually

Describe the three dialectical tensions and give an example of how each tension operates in a relationship.

Shawn prefers to make all the decisions for the family, but this often causes conflicts with Shera who also prefers to make all the decisions for the family.This is a ________ relationship.

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about physical attractiveness?

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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