Question 1

A relationship in which both partners want to dominate the other person 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 2

Assessing needs and their fulfillment in the relationship, identifying need-based conflicts and tensions, and directly discussing power issues are all steps in

Accepted Answer

A) referent power. 
B) negotiating power in interpersonal relationships. 
C) compliance gaining. 
D) competitive symmetric relationships. 
A) referent power. 
B) negotiating power in interpersonal relationships. 
C) compliance gaining. 
D) competitive symmetric relationships.

Question 3

Regardless of the type of relationship, ________ and ________ were among the most desirable qualities in a partner.

Accepted Answer

A) expressiveness , openness 
B) physical appearance, openness 
C) proximity, physical appearance 
D) reciprocation of liking, physical appearance 
A) expressiveness , openness 
B) physical appearance, openness 
C) proximity, physical appearance 
D) reciprocation of liking, physical appearance

Question 4

If people are ________ they display a blend of enthusiasm, trustworthiness, competence, and power.

Accepted Answer

A) physically attractive 
B) knowledgeable 
C) similar 
D) credible 
A) physically attractive 
B) knowledgeable 
C) similar 
D) credible

Question 5

When power in a relationship continually shifts from one partner to the other, the relationship is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

When the decision about where to eat is in question, John usually defers to Phil.On the other hand, when it comes to which movie to see, Phil usually makes the decision.John and Phil's friendship seems to work that way in general.John is the expert and in charge of some things and Phil in others.Which of the following best characterizes John and Phil's friendship?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

In a/an ________ relationship, one partner has a greater need for the other to meet his or her needs.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which of the following sets of opposing forces is not included in the Dialectical theory?

Accepted Answer

A) connectedness versus autonomy. 
B) connectedness versus uncertainty. 
C) openness versus closedness. 
D) predictability versus novelty. 
A) connectedness versus autonomy. 
B) connectedness versus uncertainty. 
C) openness versus closedness. 
D) predictability versus novelty.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

A) coworkers 
B) classmates 
C) teammate 
D) counselor 
A) coworkers 
B) classmates 
C) teammate 
D) counselor

Question 10

We use ________ to assess the potential of a relationship to meet our need for self image confirmation in comparison with the potential costs.

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 11

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.
-degree to which you sense a potential for an interpersonal 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 12

When a police officer tells you to pull off to the side of the road, you respond to this enactment of power by obeying the officer's command.The police officer holds

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Connectedness versus autonomy, predictability versus novelty, and openness versus closedness are three aspects of

Accepted Answer

A) Short-term initial attraction 
B) dialectical theory 
C) social exchange theory 
D) interpersonal intimacy 
A) Short-term initial attraction 
B) dialectical theory 
C) social exchange theory 
D) interpersonal intimacy

Question 14

The Social Exchange theory includes all of the following descriptions EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) an economic model of human behaviour used to explain how people arrive at decisions. 
B) states people seek the greatest amount of reward with the least amount of cost. 
C) claims people make decisions on the basis of assessing and comparing the costs and rewards. 
D) tension exists between our desire for predictability and our attraction to the unexpected. 
A) an economic model of human behaviour used to explain how people arrive at decisions. 
B) states people seek the greatest amount of reward with the least amount of cost. 
C) claims people make decisions on the basis of assessing and comparing the costs and rewards. 
D) tension exists between our desire for predictability and our attraction to the unexpected.

Question 15

Which element of interpersonal attraction is most important for initial attraction than for maintenance attraction?

Accepted Answer

A) reciprocation of liking 
B) relationship potential 
C) physical attraction 
D) similarity 
A) reciprocation of liking 
B) relationship potential 
C) physical attraction 
D) similarity

Question 16

When you invite another person to have lunch, call the person on the phone, and make an effort to be with that person, you are experiencing

Accepted Answer

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

A relationship in which both partners want to dominate the other person is called

Assessing needs and their fulfillment in the relationship, identifying need-based conflicts and tensions, and directly discussing power issues are all steps in

Regardless of the type of relationship, and were among the most desirable qualities in a partner.

If people are ________ they display a blend of enthusiasm, trustworthiness, competence, and power.

When power in a relationship continually shifts from one partner to the other, the relationship is

In a/an ________ relationship, one partner has a greater need for the other to meet his or her needs.

Which of the following sets of opposing forces is not included in the Dialectical theory?

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

We use ________ to assess the potential of a relationship to meet our need for self image confirmation in comparison with the potential costs.

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -degree to which you sense a potential for an interpersonal relationship

When a police officer tells you to pull off to the side of the road, you respond to this enactment of power by obeying the officer's command.The police officer holds

Connectedness versus autonomy, predictability versus novelty, and openness versus closedness are three aspects of

The Social Exchange theory includes all of the following descriptions EXCEPT

Which element of interpersonal attraction is most important for initial attraction than for maintenance attraction?

When you invite another person to have lunch, call the person on the phone, and make an effort to be with that person, you are experiencing

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A relationship in which both partners want to dominate the other person is called

Assessing needs and their fulfillment in the relationship, identifying need-based conflicts and tensions, and directly discussing power issues are all steps in

Regardless of the type of relationship, ________ and ________ were among the most desirable qualities in a partner.

If people are ________ they display a blend of enthusiasm, trustworthiness, competence, and power.

When power in a relationship continually shifts from one partner to the other, the relationship is

In a/an ________ relationship, one partner has a greater need for the other to meet his or her needs.

Which of the following sets of opposing forces is not included in the Dialectical theory?

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

We use ________ to assess the potential of a relationship to meet our need for self image confirmation in comparison with the potential costs.

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -degree to which you sense a potential for an interpersonal relationship

When a police officer tells you to pull off to the side of the road, you respond to this enactment of power by obeying the officer's command.The police officer holds

Connectedness versus autonomy, predictability versus novelty, and openness versus closedness are three aspects of

The Social Exchange theory includes all of the following descriptions EXCEPT

Which element of interpersonal attraction is most important for initial attraction than for maintenance attraction?

When you invite another person to have lunch, call the person on the phone, and make an effort to be with that person, you are experiencing

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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Regardless of the type of relationship, and were among the most desirable qualities in a partner.