Question 1

Talk (everyday communication) cannot increase the intimacy level of a relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

People generally communicate with others who share many of the same attitudes and beliefs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Personal relationships are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Replaceability of the other person 
B)  Standardization of the tasks performed by the other person 
C)  Uniqueness of the social function performed by the other person 
D)  Interchangeability of the other person 
A)  Replaceability of the other person 
B)  Standardization of the tasks performed by the other person 
C)  Uniqueness of the social function performed by the other person 
D)  Interchangeability of the other person C

Question 4

Communication intended to change a relationship's status is usually indirect.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A resurrection process deals with the ways people prepare themselves for new relationships after ending an old one.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Explain how relationships influence the distribution of information.

Accepted Answer

Friendship and workplace networks act in

Question 7

If you are out of the relationship but begin trying to 'make sense' of it, telling different versions of the breakup until you find one that is satisfactory and helps you save face, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dyadic 
B)  Social process 
C)  Grave-dressing 
D)  Resurrection 
A)  Dyadic 
B)  Social process 
C)  Grave-dressing 
D)  Resurrection

Question 8

Social relationships are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  Irreplaceability of the other person 
B)  Uniqueness of the tasks performed by the other person 
C)  Uniqueness of the social function performed by the other person 
D)  Interchangeability of the other person 
A)  Irreplaceability of the other person 
B)  Uniqueness of the tasks performed by the other person 
C)  Uniqueness of the social function performed by the other person 
D)  Interchangeability of the other person

Question 9

Baxter and Montgomery's idea of the autonomy-connectedness dialectic explains:

Accepted Answer

A)  We are caught between wanting to be independent and wanting to be connected with others 
B)  We are more likely to be independent than to be connected with others 
C)  We are more likely to be connected with others than to be independent 
D)  We are more likely to seek connections with others if we are less independent 
A)  We are caught between wanting to be independent and wanting to be connected with others 
B)  We are more likely to be independent than to be connected with others 
C)  We are more likely to be connected with others than to be independent 
D)  We are more likely to seek connections with others if we are less independent

Question 10

One reason why researchers have assumed that relationships follow predictable stages could be:

Accepted Answer

A)  This is the easiest type of research to publish 
B)  Relationships really do always follow predictable stages 
C)  People give retrospective reports that try to 'make sense' of their relationships 
D)  The end of a relationship is inevitable once it has begun 
A)  This is the easiest type of research to publish 
B)  Relationships really do always follow predictable stages 
C)  People give retrospective reports that try to 'make sense' of their relationships 
D)  The end of a relationship is inevitable once it has begun

Question 11

The nature, style, and content of talk changes as relationships change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The fact that you like to feel that someone is "there" for you is an examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Belonging and a Sense of Reliable Alliance 
B)  Emotional Integration and Stability 
C)  Opportunity to Talk About Yourself 
D)  Opportunity to Help Others 
A)  Belonging and a Sense of Reliable Alliance 
B)  Emotional Integration and Stability 
C)  Opportunity to Talk About Yourself 
D)  Opportunity to Help Others

Question 13

If you begin talking to other people about whether or not you should break up with a romantic partner, blame your partner for problems, and look for support from friends, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Accepted Answer

A)  Intrapsychic 
B)  Dyadic 
C)  Social process 
D)  Grave-dressing 
A)  Intrapsychic 
B)  Dyadic 
C)  Social process 
D)  Grave-dressing

Question 14

Explain Duck's claim that relationship development is created by the interpretation of information-sharing, not just the act of information-sharing.

Accepted Answer

Just because two people share informatio

Question 15

Prospective relational continuity constructional units (RCCUs) would be most likely to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Indicate that one partner is physically absent from the relationship 
B)  Indicate that one partner has returned to the relationship 
C)  Indicate that one partner wants the other to leave the relationship 
D)  Indicate that one partner is about to be absent from the relationship 
A)  Indicate that one partner is physically absent from the relationship 
B)  Indicate that one partner has returned to the relationship 
C)  Indicate that one partner wants the other to leave the relationship 
D)  Indicate that one partner is about to be absent from the relationship

Question 16

Explain the role of physical appearance in Duck's Relationship Filtering Model.

Accepted Answer

Duck claims that we use cues of physical

Question 17

Cultures often differ in the ways that they value different types of relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Explain why the theory that relationships go through stable, predictable, consistent stages is no longer thought to be accurate.

Accepted Answer

Relationships can be identified as havin

Question 19

Flirtation is a safe way to propose relationship growth.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

"Did I do the right thing?" "Do you think I should believe what this person says?" or even "Should I take this job?" are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Belonging and a Sense of Reliable Alliance 
B)  Emotional Integration and Stability 
C)  Opportunity to Talk About Yourself 
D)  Opportunity to Help Others. 
A)  Belonging and a Sense of Reliable Alliance 
B)  Emotional Integration and Stability 
C)  Opportunity to Talk About Yourself 
D)  Opportunity to Help Others.

Talk (everyday communication) cannot increase the intimacy level of a relationship.

People generally communicate with others who share many of the same attitudes and beliefs.

Personal relationships are characterized by:

Communication intended to change a relationship's status is usually indirect.

A resurrection process deals with the ways people prepare themselves for new relationships after ending an old one.

Explain how relationships influence the distribution of information.

If you are out of the relationship but begin trying to 'make sense' of it, telling different versions of the breakup until you find one that is satisfactory and helps you save face, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Social relationships are characterized by:

Baxter and Montgomery's idea of the autonomy-connectedness dialectic explains:

One reason why researchers have assumed that relationships follow predictable stages could be:

The nature, style, and content of talk changes as relationships change.

The fact that you like to feel that someone is "there" for you is an examples of:

If you begin talking to other people about whether or not you should break up with a romantic partner, blame your partner for problems, and look for support from friends, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Explain Duck's claim that relationship development is created by the interpretation of information-sharing, not just the act of information-sharing.

Prospective relational continuity constructional units (RCCUs) would be most likely to:

Explain the role of physical appearance in Duck's Relationship Filtering Model.

Cultures often differ in the ways that they value different types of relationships.

Explain why the theory that relationships go through stable, predictable, consistent stages is no longer thought to be accurate.

Flirtation is a safe way to propose relationship growth.

"Did I do the right thing?" "Do you think I should believe what this person says?" or even "Should I take this job?" are examples of:

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Technology in Everyday Life

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

Delivering a Public Presentation

Interviewing

Filters

Exam 6: Talk and Interpersonal Relationships

Talk (everyday communication) cannot increase the intimacy level of a relationship.

People generally communicate with others who share many of the same attitudes and beliefs.

Personal relationships are characterized by:

Communication intended to change a relationship's status is usually indirect.

A resurrection process deals with the ways people prepare themselves for new relationships after ending an old one.

Explain how relationships influence the distribution of information.

If you are out of the relationship but begin trying to 'make sense' of it, telling different versions of the breakup until you find one that is satisfactory and helps you save face, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Social relationships are characterized by:

Baxter and Montgomery's idea of the autonomy-connectedness dialectic explains:

One reason why researchers have assumed that relationships follow predictable stages could be:

The nature, style, and content of talk changes as relationships change.

The fact that you like to feel that someone is "there" for you is an examples of:

If you begin talking to other people about whether or not you should break up with a romantic partner, blame your partner for problems, and look for support from friends, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Explain Duck's claim that relationship development is created by the interpretation of information-sharing, not just the act of information-sharing.

Prospective relational continuity constructional units (RCCUs) would be most likely to:

Explain the role of physical appearance in Duck's Relationship Filtering Model.

Cultures often differ in the ways that they value different types of relationships.

Explain why the theory that relationships go through stable, predictable, consistent stages is no longer thought to be accurate.

Flirtation is a safe way to propose relationship growth.

"Did I do the right thing?" "Do you think I should believe what this person says?" or even "Should I take this job?" are examples of:

An Overview of Everyday Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Identities and Perceptions

Groups and Leaders

Culture and Communication

Technology in Everyday Life

Relational Uses and Understanding of Media

Preparing for a Public Presentation

Developing a Public Presentation

Relating Through Informative Speeches and Persuasive Speeches

Delivering a Public Presentation

Interviewing

Filters