Question 1

Your friend Joey describes the fight he had with his girlfriend and you respond, "It sounds to me like you're angry with her for never being ready on time." Your response is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  paraphrasing. 
B)  self-disclosure. 
C)  combative listening. 
D)  overanalysis.

Question 2

Frank chooses to spend time with his girlfriend even though he is going to miss an important review for his chemistry final. Which quality of a love relationship does this characterize?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fascination 
B)  Exclusiveness 
C)  Advocacy 
D)  Giving

Question 3

Intimacy is part of a relationship with someone with whom we can share our feelings freely.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Jerome and Deborah's relationship has been monogamous. This means that they

Accepted Answer

A)  have extramarital sex as part of an open relationship. 
B)  only have sex with each other. 
C)  have sex with others but hide the fact. 
D)  have unlimited sexual partners.

Question 5

Jay is getting frustrated by his wife's nagging him about a chore he forgot to do. Before he loses his temper he decides that they should stop the interaction and cool down. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  a good conflict resolution strategy. 
B)  behavior that encourages avoiding the issue. 
C)  escalating the conflict. 
D)  his fear of confrontations and conflict.

Question 6

Inez reminds Leo often that he is a great person and that he matters a lot to her. Which relationship need is Inez fulfilling?

Accepted Answer

A)  Affirmation 
B)  Social integration 
C)  Nurturance 
D)  Assistance

Question 7

Kayla and Emily are best friends. They know they can depend on each other to listen to their worries and problems. Which relationship need is being met by their friendship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attachment 
B)  Social integration 
C)  Nurturance 
D)  Assistance

Question 8

Which of the following characterizes passionate love?

Accepted Answer

A)  Open communication 
B)  Attraction and desire 
C)  Extreme possessiveness 
D)  A sense of mutual support

Question 9

Which of the following is an effective strategy for conflict resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discussing several grievances at the same time. 
B)  Suppressing anger and not speaking. 
C)  Dismissing solutions proposed by the other person. 
D)  Identifying and clarifying the exact nature of the problem.

Question 10

The characteristic of intimate relationships that causes feelings of love is

Accepted Answer

A)  infatuation. 
B)  behavioral interdependence. 
C)  emotional attachment. 
D)  emotional availability.

Question 11

A man loses his wife of 30 years. He feels empty and misses her presence in his daily life. The component of intimacy that he has lost is

Accepted Answer

A)  need fulfillment. 
B)  behavioral interdependence. 
C)  emotional attachment. 
D)  emotional availability.

Question 12

Jealousy will always undermine a relationship even if partners communicate openly about it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Being an advocate for a partner means supporting his or her interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

When Ted talks with his classmates, he often points out the weaknesses in their logic. Which mode of listening is he using?

Accepted Answer

A)  Competitive 
B)  Reflective 
C)  Active 
D)  Passive

Question 15

Roberto listens to his friends with genuine interest but rarely asks for clarification or verifies what his friends are saying. What is his listening style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Reflective 
B)  Competitive 
C)  Passive 
D)  Active

Question 16

In our early years, our most significant relationships are those with

Accepted Answer

A)  friends. 
B)  caregivers. 
C)  family. 
D)  teachers.

Question 17

Breakdowns in relationships usually begin with changes in

Accepted Answer

A)  finances. 
B)  career success. 
C)  communication. 
D)  personal goals.

Question 18

When Adam is alone with his girlfriend, his heart races and he feels sexually aroused. This type of love is

Accepted Answer

A)  companionate love. 
B)  passionate love. 
C)  intimate love. 
D)  committed love.

Question 19

An important aspect of effective communication is

Accepted Answer

A)  not expressing feelings. 
B)  pretending to listen. 
C)  understanding nonverbal communication. 
D)  smiling even if you don't feel happy.

Question 20

John and his best friend have an intimate relationship. List and briefly explain the four characteristics that define their relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of John and his best friend have an...

Exam 6: Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively

Your friend Joey describes the fight he had with his girlfriend and you respond, "It sounds to me like you're angry with her for never being ready on time." Your response is an example of

Frank chooses to spend time with his girlfriend even though he is going to miss an important review for his chemistry final. Which quality of a love relationship does this characterize?

Intimacy is part of a relationship with someone with whom we can share our feelings freely.

Jerome and Deborah's relationship has been monogamous. This means that they

Jay is getting frustrated by his wife's nagging him about a chore he forgot to do. Before he loses his temper he decides that they should stop the interaction and cool down. This is an example of

Inez reminds Leo often that he is a great person and that he matters a lot to her. Which relationship need is Inez fulfilling?

Kayla and Emily are best friends. They know they can depend on each other to listen to their worries and problems. Which relationship need is being met by their friendship?

Which of the following characterizes passionate love?

Which of the following is an effective strategy for conflict resolution?

The characteristic of intimate relationships that causes feelings of love is

A man loses his wife of 30 years. He feels empty and misses her presence in his daily life. The component of intimacy that he has lost is

Jealousy will always undermine a relationship even if partners communicate openly about it.

Being an advocate for a partner means supporting his or her interests.

When Ted talks with his classmates, he often points out the weaknesses in their logic. Which mode of listening is he using?

Roberto listens to his friends with genuine interest but rarely asks for clarification or verifies what his friends are saying. What is his listening style?

In our early years, our most significant relationships are those with

Breakdowns in relationships usually begin with changes in

When Adam is alone with his girlfriend, his heart races and he feels sexually aroused. This type of love is

An important aspect of effective communication is

John and his best friend have an intimate relationship. List and briefly explain the four characteristics that define their relationship.