Question 1

The perspective of partners changes from "we" to "you" and "us" to "me" during which de-escalation stage?

Accepted Answer

A) separation 
B) individualization 
C) de-intensification 
D) stagnation 
A) separation 
B) individualization 
C) de-intensification 
D) stagnation

Question 2

An honest request for moving the relationship to a lower level of intimacy is

Accepted Answer

A) de-escalation. 
B) justification. 
C) positive tone. 
D) negative identity management. 
A) de-escalation. 
B) justification. 
C) positive tone. 
D) negative identity management.

Question 3

When relationships cost us more than they reward us,

Accepted Answer

A) we work to make them more rewarding. 
B) we often terminate them. 
C) we escalate them. 
D) we stabilize them. 
A) we work to make them more rewarding. 
B) we often terminate them. 
C) we escalate them. 
D) we stabilize them.

Question 4

If a relationship is harmful or no longer provides confirmation or satisfies a need,

Accepted Answer

A) ending the relationship can be a healthy move. 
B) relational escalation may be necessary. 
C) professional support might be sought out. 
D) partners need to adjust their cost/benefit demands. 
A) ending the relationship can be a healthy move. 
B) relational escalation may be necessary. 
C) professional support might be sought out. 
D) partners need to adjust their cost/benefit demands.

Question 5

The upward movement of a relationship through five stages is called

Accepted Answer

A) a reflective turning point. 
B) pre-interaction awareness. 
C) relational escalation. 
D) intensification. 
A) a reflective turning point. 
B) pre-interaction awareness. 
C) relational escalation. 
D) intensification.

Question 6

During the intimacy stage, partners

Accepted Answer

A) engage in routine interaction. 
B) share an understanding of one another's language and non-verbal cues. 
C) passively gain information about each other. 
D) begin to share more in-depth information about themselves. 
A) engage in routine interaction. 
B) share an understanding of one another's language and non-verbal cues. 
C) passively gain information about each other. 
D) begin to share more in-depth information about themselves.

Question 7

During relational escalation, which two stages can occur in conjunction with each other?

Accepted Answer

A) acquaintance and exploration 
B) exploration and intensification 
C) intensification and intimacy 
D) intimacy and exploration 
A) acquaintance and exploration 
B) exploration and intensification 
C) intensification and intimacy 
D) intimacy and exploration

Question 8

Justification

Accepted Answer

A) is the strategy most sensitive to the other person's self. 
B) honestly states a desire for a lower level of intimacy. 
C) does not take into account the other person's feelings. 
D) provides an honest explanation of reasons to end the relationship. 
A) is the strategy most sensitive to the other person's self. 
B) honestly states a desire for a lower level of intimacy. 
C) does not take into account the other person's feelings. 
D) provides an honest explanation of reasons to end the relationship.

The perspective of partners changes from "we" to "you" and "us" to "me" during which de-escalation stage?

An honest request for moving the relationship to a lower level of intimacy is

When relationships cost us more than they reward us,

If a relationship is harmful or no longer provides confirmation or satisfies a need,

The upward movement of a relationship through five stages is called

During the intimacy stage, partners

During relational escalation, which two stages can occur in conjunction with each other?

Justification

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

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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Exam 10: Developing, Maintaining, and Ending Interpersonal Relationships

The perspective of partners changes from "we" to "you" and "us" to "me" during which de-escalation stage?

An honest request for moving the relationship to a lower level of intimacy is

When relationships cost us more than they reward us,

If a relationship is harmful or no longer provides confirmation or satisfies a need,

The upward movement of a relationship through five stages is called

During the intimacy stage, partners

During relational escalation, which two stages can occur in conjunction with each other?

Justification

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

Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

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