Exam 7: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Neurologist Antonio Damasio concludes that emotions are indispensable for rational decision making.

In terms of Gibb's concept of communication climate, what type of response is illustrated in the following statement? "If you don't mind, I have some ideas about how we might resolve this issue differently. It may help."

Social Penetration Theory explains that self-disclosure has three interconnected dimensions: depth, breadth, and frequency. Which of the following represents the dimension of breadth?

A __________________ is an interaction, often informal, in which we exchange speaking and listening roles with another person.

Robert Plutchik's Psychoevolutionary Emotion Theory helps explain the development and meaning of emotions. According to this theory, eight basic emotions have a range of feelings (from mild to intense). Choose four of Plutchik's primary emotions and identify the range of feelings (from mild to intense) within that emotion.

Robert Plutchik explains that primary emotions can be mixed to yield compound emotions. Thus, love is a combination of joy and acceptance.

Jack Gibb's notion of defensive behavior reflects our instinct to protect ourselves when we are being physically or verbally attacked by someone.

Which answer represents the following principle of emotional intelligence? You notice whether you have raised your voice because you are angry or surprised.

According to Jack Gibb's notion of defensive and supportive behaviors, a problem-orientation is the opposite of a spontaneous reaction.

According to Mark Knapp and Anita Vangelisti's stages of intimate relationships, which stage is characterized by a statement such as "I don't like early rock and roll music; I'd rather listen to classical music"?

Identify and describe three strategies for effective self-disclosure.

According to Mark Knapp and Anita Vangelisti's stages of intimate relationships, which stage is characterized by a couple decreasing the amount of time they communicate with one another and not talking about important topics when they do communicate?

Which dimension of Social Penetration Theory is illustrated by the difference between telling someone "You're OK" and telling someone "I love you"?

One of the best ways to keep a conversation going is to ask open-ended questions.

Self-disclosure is the process of sharing personal information, opinions, and emotions with others that would not otherwise be known to them.

If your inclusion needs are not met, you may withdraw and become a loner, or try to compensate by attracting attention and impressing others with what and whom you know.

You can address and reduce your own or someone else's jealousy (particularly when you are highly motivated to maintain the relationship) by self-disclosing your most intense feelings and explaining why the other person's actions threaten the relationship.

Which answer represents the following principle of emotional intelligence? You use appropriate self-disclosure, assertiveness, and try to resolve conflicts.

Comforting message strategies include being clear about your intentions, protecting the other person's self-esteem, and centering your messages on the other person.

Why type of jealousy may occur when a person learns that his/her romantic partner has, in fact, been unfaithful?