Question 1

An ongoing connection means that

Accepted Answer

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. C

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

A)  Physical appearance acts as a filter to reduce relationship possibilities. 
B)  Physical appearance is not a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction. 
C)  Physical appearance is a form of nonverbal communication. 
D)  Physical appearance is a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction. 
A)  Physical appearance acts as a filter to reduce relationship possibilities. 
B)  Physical appearance is not a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction. 
C)  Physical appearance is a form of nonverbal communication. 
D)  Physical appearance is a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction. D

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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 6

You and your friend are both movie buffs.You know that when you get together you will talk about movies you've seen recently.Once a month you will make a date to go to the movies together.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a shared perception. 
B)  a relational expectation. 
C)  a symmetrical relationship. 
D)  a relationship of circumstance. 
A)  a shared perception. 
B)  a relational expectation. 
C)  a symmetrical relationship. 
D)  a relationship of circumstance.

Question 7

Most relationships are ________ relationships.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

An interpersonal relationship in which both partners behave toward power in the same way,either both wanting to dominate or both wanting to submit,is

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

Interpersonal relationships are

Accepted Answer

A)  those connections we make with other people through interpersonal communication. 
B)  connections we establish when we communicate with other people. 
C)  our shared perception of another person. 
D)  the expectations we bring to a relationship. 
A)  those connections we make with other people through interpersonal communication. 
B)  connections we establish when we communicate with other people. 
C)  our shared perception of another person. 
D)  the expectations we bring to a relationship.

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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.

Question 14

Having a(n)________ 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 15

Discuss social exchange theory as an economic model of relationships.

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory looks at evaluati

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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

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

Question 20

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

An ongoing connection means that

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

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

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

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

You and your friend are both movie buffs.You know that when you get together you will talk about movies you've seen recently.Once a month you will make a date to go to the movies together.This is an example of

Most relationships are ________ relationships.

An interpersonal relationship in which both partners behave toward power in the same way,either both wanting to dominate or both wanting to submit,is

Interpersonal relationships are

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

Short-term initial attraction is best defined as

Having a(n)________ means interpersonal relationships are transactional.

Discuss social exchange theory as an economic model of relationships.

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

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

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

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.

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

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others

Listening and Responding Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Nonverbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Managing Relationship Challenges

Interpersonal Relationships at Home and at Work

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Exam 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

An ongoing connection means that

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

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

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

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

You and your friend are both movie buffs.You know that when you get together you will talk about movies you've seen recently.Once a month you will make a date to go to the movies together.This is an example of

Most relationships are ________ relationships.

An interpersonal relationship in which both partners behave toward power in the same way,either both wanting to dominate or both wanting to submit,is

Interpersonal relationships are

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

Short-term initial attraction is best defined as

Having a(n)________ means interpersonal relationships are transactional.

Discuss social exchange theory as an economic model of relationships.

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

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

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

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.

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

Introduction to Interpersonal Communication

Interpersonal Communication and Self

Interpersonal Communication and Perception

Interpersonal Communication and Diversity: Adapting to Others

Listening and Responding Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Nonverbal Communication Skills

Conflict Management Skills

Managing Relationship Challenges

Interpersonal Relationships at Home and at Work

Filters