Deck 11: Interpersonal Relationships at Home, Through

Question 1

The emotional bonding and feelings of togetherness that families experience refers to which component of the circumplex model of family systems?

A)adaptability.
B)cohesion.
C)role expectations.
D)communication.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

"Couple families consist of a couple living together, whether married or common law, at the same address and any children living at the same address.A lone-parent family is a family with only one parent, male or female, and with at least one child." These statements are

A)Statistics Canada definition of family types.
B)descriptions of culture.
C)The Vanier Institute of family types.
D)descriptions of extended family.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

How is the range of cohesion expressed in the circumplex model of family interaction?

A)from balanced to extreme
B)from high to low
C)from disengaged to enmeshed
D)from flexible to rigid

Answer 3

C

Question 4

Over ________ of all marriages ended in divorce before the couple's 30th anniversary, according to the 2001 General Survey by Statistics Canada.

A)1/3
B)1/2
C)1/4
D)1/5

Question 5

Sarah and Connor live with their biological parents.What type of family would this be called?

A)natural family
B)blended family
C)extended family
D)single-parent family

Question 6

Everything in the circumplex model of family interaction is influenced by

A)communication.
B)adaptability.
C)cohesion.
D)values.

Question 7

Virginia Satir found that members' sense of self-worth is high and communication is direct in a(n)

A)natural family.
B)blended family.
C)healthy family.
D)extended family.

Question 8

Chang's divorced father married Sarah's divorced mother.They all live in the same house.What type of family would this be called?

A)natural family
B)blended family
C)extended family
D)family of origin

Question 9

According to the circumplex model of interaction, families that are better able to adapt to changing circumstances and manage stressful periods are

A)functioning with balanced levels of cohesion and adaptability.
B)chaotically enmeshed.
C)enmeshed.
D)rigidly disengaged.

Question 10

Older couples seem to function better when

A)there is more rigid structure and a lower level of cohesion.
B)there are high levels of both cohesion and adaptability
C)there are higher levels of adaptability and a lower level of cohesion.
D)there are lower levels of both rigidity and cohesion.

Question 11

Canadian families have changed since the 1950s.Today,

A)two-thirds of families consist of a working dad, a mom at home,and two kids.
B)only 7 percent of couples whom married in 1996 can be expected to divorce.
C)a move from an agrarian to an industrial society, divorce, single-parent families, mothers with careers outside the family, older first-time parents, and same-sex couples have led to diverse family structures.
D)20 percent of mothers with school-aged children are employed or actively looking for work.

Question 12

The family in which you were raised, no matter what type, is your

A)natural family.
B)extended family.
C)family of origin.
D)single-parent family.

Question 13

What dimension of the circumplex model of family interaction is characterized by emotional bonding and feelings of togetherness?

A)adaptability
B)cohesion
C)structure
D)communication

Question 14

Relatives who belong to the family unit as well as related individuals who are treated like relatives make up a(n)

A)extended family.
B)single-parent family.
C)blended family.
D)natural family.

Question 15

What is a "family" according to the text?

A)a social group having specified roles and statuses with ties of blood, marriage or adoption that usually shares a common residence and cooperates economically
B)a continuing relationship of love and care, and an assumption of responsibility for some other person
C)husbands, wives, and children who all live under one roof
D)a unit made up of any number of persons who live or have lived in relationship with one another over time in a common living space and who are usually, but not always, united by marriage and kinship

Question 16

The three basic dimensions of the circumplex model of family interaction are

A)adaptability, cohesion, and communication.
B)adaptability, communication, and values.
C)communication, structure, and adaptability.
D)structure, cohesion, and values.

Question 17

Abdul, his parents, his grandmother, and his uncle Hassid all live together.What type of family would this be called?

A)natural family
B)blended family
C)extended family
D)family of origin

Question 18

The range of adaptability of the circumplex model of family systems is

A)disengaged to enmeshed.
B)chaotic to rigid.
C)disengaged to chaotic.
D)balanced to extreme.

Question 19

The natural family is defined as

A)the family in which you were raised.
B)a mother, father, and their biological children.
C)one parent raising one or more children.
D)relatives such as aunts, uncles, cousins who are part of the family unit.

Question 20

In the circumplex model of family interaction, the traditions, or lack thereof, that a family consistently celebrates is most likely to be measured as a function of

A)adaptability.
B)cohesion.
C)communication.
D)values.

Question 21

According to a survey of 191 students at college, how many have lied on the Internet?

A)50%
B)40%
C)15%
D)22%

Question 22

Which of the following represents synchronous interactions?

A)bulletin boards
B)face-to-face
C)email
D)discussion forums

Question 23

What percentage of college students during one study admitted to lying over the internet?

A)30%
B)50%
C)20%
D)40%

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of how healthy families take time to talk about relationships and feelings?

A)They communicate much more about their relationships.
B)They make time to talk, no matter how busy they are.
C)They take themselves and each other very seriously, all the time.
D)They have an other-orientation in conversations with each other.

Question 25

What is one reason computer-mediated communication tends to involve more direct communication strategies?

A)there is no bias because of visible age, race, etc,
B)the time between writing and reading
C)the lack of non-verbal cues
D)because some people type slower than others

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a result of response time in CMC?

A)You are less likely to be deceived as the receiver of a message.
B)You have more control over what you say and the impression you create.
C)You can consider your message before you send it.
D)You can more easily deceive someone.

Question 27

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members express positive feelings and take a genuine interest in each person's contribution to the family, are selective in the feedback and self-disclosure they provide, and minimize messages that rely on coercion and threats?

A)Take time to talk about relationships and feelings.
B)Listen actively and clarify the meaning of messages.
C)Support and encourage one another.
D)Use productive strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change.

Question 28

________ refers to whether individuals are engaging in a simultaneous interaction or one in which there is a delay between the message being sent and the message being read.

A)Asynchronous interaction
B)Social or psychological co-presence
C)Hyperpersonal relationship
D)Synchronicity

Question 29

According to the 2005 Canadian survey conducted by the Media Awareness Network, how much time a day do students spend instant messaging?

A)54 minutes a day
B)30 minutes a day
C)20 minutes a day
D)90 minutes a day.

Question 30

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the impressions formed by those interacting solely through CMC?

A)The impressions formed during CMC are more comprehensive and detailed than those developed during face-to-face interactions.
B)Impressions formed during CMC are stronger and more extreme.
C)The impressions developed during CMC resemble those developed during face-to-face interactions.
D)The impressions formed during CMC are less comprehensive and detailed than those developed during face-to-face interactions.

Question 31

In one study, the most common lie told over the internet was about

A)age.
B)weight.
C)physical appearance.
D)marital status.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a factor associated with families that have good communication, according to John Caughlin?

A)open discussion of personal and hurtful topics
B)openeness
C)mind-reading
D)politeness

Question 33

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members schedule discussions, acknowledge the other's viewpoint, moderate emotions, and know when to get help or when to give up?

A)Take time to talk about relationships and feelings.
B)Listen actively and clarify the meaning of messages.
C)Support and encourage one another.
D)Use productive strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change.

Question 34

Which skill for improving family communication is involved when family members ask questions, reflect content and feelings, and perception check to clarify the meaning of messages?

A)Take time to talk about relationships and feelings.
B)Listen actively and clarify the meaning of messages.
C)Support and encourage one another.
D)Use productive strategies for managing conflict, stress, and change.

Question 35

Which of the following is NOT a rule that you should follow during CMC?

A)Don't disclose too much too soon.
B)Confirm the statements made by your internet partner.
C)Be other-oriented.
D)Disclose early and often to create a strong internet relationship.

Question 36

All of the following have an effect on computer-mediated communication EXCEPT

A)non-verbal cues
B)physical appearance
C)response time
D)the role of the written word

Question 37

In a survey of college students, the most common indicator of deception over the Internet was someone's

A)implausible statement or bragging.
B)consistently sexually-oriented comments.
C)insistence that they weren't lying.
D)sexually-nuanced online nickname.

Question 38

When a group of people target another person and insult and threaten him or her via e-mail, instant messaging, or on bulletin boards, they are

A)gossiping.
B)cyber-bullying.
C)taking an other-centred approach.
D)chaotically disengaged.

Question 39

That our ability to type quickly and accurately, as well as use effective words and grammar, affects how we communicate through CMC illustrates what characteristic of CMC?

A)the role of the written word
B)the lack of non-verbal cues
C)response time
D)ease of deception

Question 40

Which of the following is NOT a method for adding emotion to CMC messages?

A)using all capitals
B)adding emoticons
C)bolding letters, words, or phrases
D)moderating tone of voice

Question 41

How do you show that you are "listening" while involved in CMC?

A)Use emoticons and other forms of feedback.
B)Send confirming responses, seek clarification, and paraphrase back.
C)Respond quickly.
D)Adapt your messages to your partner's preferred style.

Question 42

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of computer-mediated communication networks?

A)CMC networks are not easily abandoned.
B)CMC networks can be both local and distant.
C)CMC networks help maintain strong relationship ties.
D)CMC networks include more diverse members.

Question 43

Which interactions best meet the need for ease of communication?

A)email, cellphones, and instant messaging
B)face-to-face, cellphones, and instant messaging
C)Twitter, Facebook, and Myspace
D)Twitter, email, and instant messaging

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT an example of how workplace friendships develop?

A)similarity in age and status
B)similar interests
C)sharing tasks
D)proximity

Question 45

Which of the following represents asynchronous interaction?

A)e-mail
B)face-to-face
C)chat room
D)instant message

Question 46

Social withdrawal, mood alteration, and personal, social, and professional problems are all possible characteristics of

A)those who prefer online interactions to face-to-face interactions.
B)hyperpersonal relationships.
C)asynchronous communication.
D)synchronous communication.

Question 47

A hyperpersonal relationship

A)is formed primarily through CMC and becomes more personal than an equivalent FtF relationship.
B)is formed primarily through FtF communication.
C)is less personal than a relationship formed through FtF communication.
D)is formed primarily through CMC and is less personal than an equivalent FtF relationship.

Question 48

Grammar, spelling, skill in using Internet conventions, response speed, and use of slang are all aspects of your ________ on the Internet.

A)behaviour
B)persona
C)ego
D)personality

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a factor contributing to the relationship satisfaction of romantic relationships formed exclusively through the internet?

A)trust
B)closeness
C)intimacy (perceived closeness)
D)communication satisfaction

Question 50

What percentage of young Canadians have admitted to sending threatening instant messages?

A)14%
B)20%
C)18%
D)16%

Question 51

Which of the following is NOT a negative aspect of CMC?

A)Circulating intimate, private, or false information about an individual.
B)Sending viruses or hacking into and controlling others' computers.
C)Sending misleading non-verbal cues.
D)Identity theft.

Question 52

Co-present interactions in which both partners are actively engaging in the interaction at the same time are called

A)social or psychological co-presence.
B)synchronicity.
C)asynchronous interactions.
D)synchronous interactions.

Question 53

Which of the following is NOT a skill critical to CMC?

A)The ability to decipher non-verbal cues.
B)The ability to type.
C)The ability to use shorthand codes.
D)The ability to indicate emotion in creative ways.

Question 54

The average Canadian family spends ________ hours per week communicating with friends and family over the internet.

A)6
B)7)2
C)10.6
D)8)8

Question 55

What percentage of young Canadian internet users have been the victim of threatening instant messages?

A)14%
B)20%
C)10%
D)18%

Question 56

Which of the following is NOT a good method to protect yourself from hackers?

A)Use pet names or nicknames for passwords.
B)Use only your first and last name when participating in chat rooms.
C)Avoid posting personal information on websites.
D)Be careful about who you share your email address with.

Question 57

Some CMC relationships become hyperpersonal because

A)of an absence of non-verbal cues and no dependence on personal information.
B)there are fewer non-verbal cues, an immediate response during asynchronous communication, and a reliance on word choice and style.
C)of an absence of distracting external cues, an overdependence on smaller amounts of personal information, and idealization of the partner.
D)of synchronicity.

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT an example of a fundamental skill needed as a base for further development in the workplace.

A)Ability to manage others.
B)Ability to communicate.
C)Ability to manage information.
D)Ability to think and solve problems.

Question 59

The state of mind that occurs during computer-mediated interactions in which partners think and act as though they were face-to-face is called

A)a hyperpersonal relationship.
B)asynchronous communication.
C)social or psychological co-presence.
D)synchronicity.

Question 60

"Network Individualism" means that

A)even while connected, we are always alone.
B)while we are connected to a wide number of other people, we retain our individuality.
C)while we are connected to a wide number of other people, it is our decision whether or not to respond to or send e-mail.
D)we are never actually alone when we are on the internet.

Question 61

The Pelz effect research finds that

A)subordinates were more satisfied in their jobs when they felt their immediate supervisor had influence on decisions made at higher levels.
B)subordinates prefer supervisors who treat them as equals.
C)subordinates distrust supervisors who have personal relationships with other subordinates.
D)subordinates are more likely to follow the direction of a supervisor who leads by example rather than by edict.

Question 62

Which of the following is NOT a stereotypical method of interaction by females in the workplace.

A)Women routinely challenge and expect to be challenged.
B)Women tend to be more collaborative in the workplace.
C)Women tend to ask a lot of questions before beginning work.
D)Women tend to use anecdotes or illustrations about home or relationships.

Question 63

Upward communication involves

A)communication flowing from superior to subordinates.
B)communication among colleagues at the same level within an organization.
C)communication from subordinates to superiors.
D)communication to those outside of an organization.

Question 64

Which of the following is the least effective or useful method to end a friendship at work?

A)Non-verbally distance yourself from the other.
B)Avoid socializing outside the workplace.
C)Keep all conversations focussed on work.
D)Escalate the cost of maintaining the friendship.

Question 65

Several women in the parts department are making a claim of sexual harassment against the parts manager.They claim he does nothing about the nude photographs of women hanging on the wall or the sexist remarks made by their male co-workers.They argue that he is allowing a situation to occur that is demeaning and offensive.What type of sexual harassment is this?

A)quid pro quo
B)hostile environment
C)sexual aggravation
D)sexual predation

Question 66

Pierre, of the marketing department, needs to talk with Francine, from research and development, in order to complete his marketing plan.What kind of communication is involved when coworkers at the same level of the organization exchange information?

A)upward communication
B)downward communication
C)horizontal communication
D)outward communication

Question 67

Raymond has some important and time-sensitive information to pass along to his subordinates.Which of the following methods would be the best way to communicate with his subordinates?

A)e-mail
B)written memos
C)face-to-face with written follow-up
D)written memos with oral follow-ups

Question 68

Socializing outside the workplace is more important for

A)men in their relationship with female co-workers.
B)women in their relationship with male co-workers.
C)women in their relationship with female co-workers.
D)men in their relationship with male co-workers.

Question 69

Be visible, elicit feedback and comments, or have informal discussions are all

A)recommended behaviours for managers.
B)ways to manipulate superiors.
C)strategies used by individuals who quickly climb corporate ladders.
D)ways to manage up.

Question 70

In the workplace the exchange of sexual favours for something the employee wants is called

A)quid pro quo
B)creating a hostile environment.
C)dating.
D)the Pelz effect.

Question 71

The organization may be in a precarious situation if there is little of which type of communication?

A)upward communication
B)downward communication
C)horizontal communication
D)outward communication

Question 72

Often the best way for managers to communicate with subordinates is

A)by memo with a follow-up conference.
B)orally with a written follow-up.
C)via telephone conference call.
D)e-mail messages.

Question 73

Rashid has regular meetings with his boss to inform him of productivity, quality control issues, and potential labor problems.In what kind of communication is Rashid engaging with his boss?

A)downward
B)upward
C)horizontal
D)outward

Question 74

Demonstrating a positive attitude and behaviour, being responsible and adaptable, learning continuously, and working safely are all ________ skills needed for growth in the workplace.

A)teamwork
B)fundamental
C)personal management
D)behavioural

Question 75

Downward communication is

A)the flow of information from those higher up in an organization to those of lower rank.
B)the flow of information to those outside of the organization.
C)the flow of information between colleagues at the same level within an organization.
D)the flow of information from subordinates to superiors.

Question 76

Upward communication

A)is widely practiced and is the norm in most major corporations.
B)is perceived as low risk; no need to fear any employment repercussions.
C)is unlimited, even when managers stayed holed up in offices.
D)helps managers deal quickly with problems.

Question 77

About what percent of managers and executives surveyed reported meeting their future spouses at work?

A)13%
B)20%
C)5%
D)30%

Question 78

The Board met and agreed to some changes in operating procedures and performance benchmarks.This new policy must now be communicated to their subordinates and disseminated throughout the company.What kind of communication is involved when information flows from those higher up in an organization to those of lower rank?

A)downward
B)upward
C)horizontal
D)outward

Question 79

Janice has filed a sexual harassment claim against her boss.She accuses him of demanding sex in return for his approval of her promotion.What type of sexual harassment is this called?

A)ad hominem
B)hostile environment
C)post hoc ergo propter hoc
D)quid pro quo

Question 80

Instruction about how to do a job, rationales for doing things, or statements about the organization exemplify

A)upward communication.
B)downward communication.
C)either upward or downward.
D)horizontal communication.