Question 1

When you are assigned a roommate in a dorm,you are initially experiencing

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

Attitude similarity is

Accepted Answer

A)  more likely to be a source of short-term initial attraction than of long-term maintenance attraction. 
B)  more likely to be a source of long-term maintenance attraction than of short-term initial attraction. 
C)  crucial for reciprocation of liking. 
D)  important for proximity. 
A)  more likely to be a source of short-term initial attraction than of long-term maintenance attraction. 
B)  more likely to be a source of long-term maintenance attraction than of short-term initial attraction. 
C)  crucial for reciprocation of liking. 
D)  important for proximity.

Question 3

Connections we make with other people as a result of our interpersonal communication with them are

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapersonal relationships. 
B)  relationships of circumstance. 
C)  relationships of choice. 
D)  interpersonal relationships. 
A)  intrapersonal relationships. 
B)  relationships of circumstance. 
C)  relationships of choice. 
D)  interpersonal relationships.

Question 4

A relationship in which neither partner wants to make decisions is a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.
-The quality that promotes attraction because of being physically close.

Accepted Answer

A) proximity 
B) long-term maintenance attraction 
C) interpersonal attraction 
D) short-term initial attraction 
E) physical appearance 
A) proximity 
B) long-term maintenance attraction 
C) interpersonal attraction 
D) short-term initial attraction 
E) physical appearance

Question 6

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 7

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________,in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A)  compliance gaining 
B)  filtering 
C)  self-disclosure 
D)  cumulative costs and rewards 
A)  compliance gaining 
B)  filtering 
C)  self-disclosure 
D)  cumulative costs and rewards

Question 8

______________ provides us with information that helps us decide how promising a relationship might be.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

Meeting your partner's parents,making love for the first time,and your first fight are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  complementary needs. 
B)  long-term maintenance attraction. 
C)  stages of relationship development. 
D)  turning points. 
A)  complementary needs. 
B)  long-term maintenance attraction. 
C)  stages of relationship development. 
D)  turning points.

Question 10

In a symmetrical relationship

Accepted Answer

A)  power is divided unevenly. 
B)  both partners behave toward power in the same way. 
C)  both partners compete for power. 
D)  neither partner wants to take control. 
A)  power is divided unevenly. 
B)  both partners behave toward power in the same way. 
C)  both partners compete for power. 
D)  neither partner wants to take control.

Question 11

Relational de-escalation begins with the stage of

Accepted Answer

A)  separation. 
B)  individualization. 
C)  deintensification. 
D)  turmoil or stagnation. 
A)  separation. 
B)  individualization. 
C)  deintensification. 
D)  turmoil or stagnation.

Question 12

Using your own example,discuss the four elements that make up the definition of interpersonal relationship.

Accepted Answer

Examples with vary,but must contain the

Question 13

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 14

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 15

What two factors affect short-term initial attraction?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical appearance and smell 
B)  proximity and smell 
C)  proximity and physical appearance 
D)  physical appearance and mental acuity 
A)  physical appearance and smell 
B)  proximity and smell 
C)  proximity and physical appearance 
D)  physical appearance and mental acuity

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

A)  lover 
B)  friend 
C)  physician 
D)  classmate 
A)  lover 
B)  friend 
C)  physician 
D)  classmate

Question 17

In a parallel relationship

Accepted Answer

A)  neither partner wants to make a decision. 
B)  power shifts back and forth between the partners. 
C)  power is divided evenly. 
D)  partners compete for power. 
A)  neither partner wants to make a decision. 
B)  power shifts back and forth between the partners. 
C)  power is divided evenly. 
D)  partners compete for power.

Question 18

Relationships of circumstance are formed

Accepted Answer

A)  as a result of interpersonally communicating with others. 
B)  because our lives overlap with others' in some way. 
C)  because we intentionally develop the relationship. 
D)  when two people coordinate their interaction. 
A)  as a result of interpersonally communicating with others. 
B)  because our lives overlap with others' in some way. 
C)  because we intentionally develop the relationship. 
D)  when two people coordinate their interaction.

Question 19

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.
-The degree to which you want to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) proximity 
B) long-term maintenance attraction 
C) interpersonal attraction 
D) short-term initial attraction 
E) physical appearance 
A) proximity 
B) long-term maintenance attraction 
C) interpersonal attraction 
D) short-term initial attraction 
E) physical appearance

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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

When you are assigned a roommate in a dorm,you are initially experiencing

Attitude similarity is

Connections we make with other people as a result of our interpersonal communication with them are

A relationship in which neither partner wants to make decisions is a

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -The quality that promotes attraction because of being physically close.

Which of the following sets of opposing forces is NOT included in the dialectical theory?

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________,in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.

______________ provides us with information that helps us decide how promising a relationship might be.

Meeting your partner's parents,making love for the first time,and your first fight are examples of

In a symmetrical relationship

Relational de-escalation begins with the stage of

Using your own example,discuss the four elements that make up the definition of interpersonal relationship.

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

In terms of power,a relationship is parallel when

What two factors affect short-term initial attraction?

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

In a parallel relationship

Relationships of circumstance are formed

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -The degree to which you want to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship.

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

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

When you are assigned a roommate in a dorm,you are initially experiencing

Attitude similarity is

Connections we make with other people as a result of our interpersonal communication with them are

A relationship in which neither partner wants to make decisions is a

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -The quality that promotes attraction because of being physically close.

Which of the following sets of opposing forces is NOT included in the dialectical theory?

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________,in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.

______________ provides us with information that helps us decide how promising a relationship might be.

Meeting your partner's parents,making love for the first time,and your first fight are examples of

In a symmetrical relationship

Relational de-escalation begins with the stage of

Using your own example,discuss the four elements that make up the definition of interpersonal relationship.

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

In terms of power,a relationship is parallel when

What two factors affect short-term initial attraction?

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

In a parallel relationship

Relationships of circumstance are formed

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -The degree to which you want to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship.

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

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