Question 1

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)  people seek the greatest amount of reward with the least amount of cost. 
C)  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)  people seek the greatest amount of reward with the least amount of cost. 
C)  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 2

What accounts for the greater likelihood of friendships between randomly-selected roommates?

Accepted Answer

A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  complementary needs 
D)  physical appearance 
A)  proximity 
B)  similarity 
C)  complementary needs 
D)  physical appearance

Question 3

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.
-Nonverbal cues that help us decide how promising a relationship might be.

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 4

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 a

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Ultimately,what seems to make relationships the most intimate is

Accepted Answer

A)  physical attraction. 
B)  our ability to be ourselves with the other person. 
C)  sexual affinity. 
D)  choice. 
A)  physical attraction. 
B)  our ability to be ourselves with the other person. 
C)  sexual affinity. 
D)  choice.

Question 6

The stages of relational escalation are

Accepted Answer

A)  preinteraction awareness, interaction, communication, turning point, and intimacy. 
B)  interaction, acquaintance, turning point, exploration, and intensification. 
C)  preinteraction awareness, acquaintance, exploration, intensification, and intimacy. 
D)  interaction, acquaintance, communication, turning point, and intensification. 
A)  preinteraction awareness, interaction, communication, turning point, and intimacy. 
B)  interaction, acquaintance, turning point, exploration, and intensification. 
C)  preinteraction awareness, acquaintance, exploration, intensification, and intimacy. 
D)  interaction, acquaintance, communication, turning point, and intensification.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

The most common pattern of commitment changes after a break-up is

Accepted Answer

A)  commitment remains the same. 
B)  commitment declines over time. 
C)  commitment increases, re-escalating the relationship. 
D)  commitment goes up and down repeatedly. 
A)  commitment remains the same. 
B)  commitment declines over time. 
C)  commitment increases, re-escalating the relationship. 
D)  commitment goes up and down repeatedly.

Question 9

What is the difference between a relationship of circumstance and a relationship of choice?

Accepted Answer

* Relationships of circumstance are unin

Question 10

Explain how the elements of short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction work.

Accepted Answer

* Physical appearance acts as a filter t

Question 11

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

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 12

________ is the quality that promotes attraction because it increases communication opportunities.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time,but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?

Accepted Answer

A)  complementary needs 
B)  similarities 
C)  self-disclosure and reciprocation of liking 
D)  credibility, competence, and intelligence 
A)  complementary needs 
B)  similarities 
C)  self-disclosure and reciprocation of liking 
D)  credibility, competence, and intelligence

Question 14

In one study of married couples,what was the most common 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 15

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 16

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

Accepted Answer

* Short-term initial attraction is the d

Question 17

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pulling us toward independence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Short-term initial attraction 
B)  Interpersonal intimacy 
C)  Social exchange 
D)  Dialectical 
A)  Short-term initial attraction 
B)  Interpersonal intimacy 
C)  Social exchange 
D)  Dialectical

Question 18

You are introduced to someone at a party,and you sense you have a lot in common.This demonstrates __________.

Accepted Answer

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

Question 19

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 20

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about how we evaluate relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  We can assess their current value. 
B)  We can forecast the future outlook of relationships. 
C)  We can evaluate relationships based on compliance gaining. 
D)  We can assess the cumulative costs and rewards. 
A)  We can assess their current value. 
B)  We can forecast the future outlook of relationships. 
C)  We can evaluate relationships based on compliance gaining. 
D)  We can assess the cumulative costs and rewards.

The Social Exchange theory includes all of the following descriptions EXCEPT

What accounts for the greater likelihood of friendships between randomly-selected roommates?

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -Nonverbal cues that help us decide how promising a relationship might be.

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 a

Ultimately,what seems to make relationships the most intimate is

The stages of relational escalation are

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

The most common pattern of commitment changes after a break-up is

What is the difference between a relationship of circumstance and a relationship of choice?

Explain how the elements of short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction work.

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

________ is the quality that promotes attraction because it increases communication opportunities.

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time,but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?

In one study of married couples,what was the most common dialectical tension?

Expected costs and rewards are

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

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pulling us toward independence.

You are introduced to someone at a party,and you sense you have a lot in common.This demonstrates __________.

Social exchange theory claims that

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about how we evaluate relationships?

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

The Social Exchange theory includes all of the following descriptions EXCEPT

What accounts for the greater likelihood of friendships between randomly-selected roommates?

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -Nonverbal cues that help us decide how promising a relationship might be.

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 a

Ultimately,what seems to make relationships the most intimate is

The stages of relational escalation are

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

The most common pattern of commitment changes after a break-up is

What is the difference between a relationship of circumstance and a relationship of choice?

Explain how the elements of short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction work.

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

________ is the quality that promotes attraction because it increases communication opportunities.

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time,but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?

In one study of married couples,what was the most common dialectical tension?

Expected costs and rewards are

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

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pulling us toward independence.

You are introduced to someone at a party,and you sense you have a lot in common.This demonstrates __________.

Social exchange theory claims that

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about how we evaluate relationships?

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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