Deck 10: Managing Interpersonal Relationships

Question 1

If you and your friend talk about many different topics in great detail,your self-disclosure has

A) minimal breadth and depth.
B) deep breadth and depth.
C) a high degree of breadth but low depth.
D) a deep level of depth but shallow breadth.
E) none of the options are correct.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Selena likes to disclose her personal feelings and attitudes with her girlfriend Leona;also,she likes to be the recipient of such disclosures.However,Leona prefers to keep things to herself.What dialectic is most important for Selena?

A) stability
B) openness
C) protection
D) novelty
E) autonomy

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Bill was raised in a family where communication was devalued.Sensitive topics and issues were not talked about and,instead,only safe topics such as the weather and current events were discussed.Bill's family could be described as having a focus on which relational dialectic?

A) openness
B) stability
C) privacy
D) protection
E) autonomy

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following accurately describes the use of self-disclosure?

A) Men disclose more than women.
B) Women disclose more than men.
C) Women are more likely to be recipients of self-disclosure.
D) Hispanics disclose more than Euro-Americans.
E) None of the options are correct.

Question 5

Sophia prefers her alone time and doing activities without her partner Ethan,while he prefers to do everything with her.What relational dialectical is challenging their relationship?

A) communication privacy management theory
B) communication rules
C) novelty versus predictability
D) openness versus protection
E) autonomy versus connection

Question 6

If your friend discloses that his girlfriend just broke up with him,what would be an appropriate response?

A) offer advice
B) tell him that is nothing compared to your breakup
C) tell him she was a loser anyway
D) remind him that you predicted the relational demise
E) express empathy and use people-oriented listening

Question 7

What level of self-disclosure fosters the most intimacy?

A) high degree of breadth but low depth
B) deep level of depth but shallow breadth
C) minimal breadth and depth
D) deep breadth and depth
E) none of the options are correct

Question 8

The use of self-disclosure in online interaction suggests

A) we discuss more online.
B) we discuss less online.
C) they seem less intimate.
D) it is easy to perceive responses.
E) none of the options are correct.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the relationship between the relational dialectic of novelty versus predictability?

A) Relational partners want to increase uncertainty.
B) Relational partners want to decrease uncertainty.
C) Relational partners crave boredom.
D) Relational partners should avoid new,interesting experiences.
E) Relational partners need not be concerned with this dialectic.

Question 10

When Jack offers his partner compliments including,"You look really nice in that suit," what relational maintenance strategy is he using?

A) self-disclosure
B) positivity
C) intimacy
D) assurances
E) openness

Question 11

Self-disclosure

A) results in greater mental health and reduction of stress.
B) occurs more online than face-to-face.
C) studies suggest men are more likely to disclose to women.
D) is most common among Euro-Americans who disclose more than other ethnicities.
E) all of the options are correct.

Question 12

Shelby craves tradition.Each Christmas Eve she and her family go to Midnight Mass,come home,eat a pork dinner,and then each family member opens one present.They open the remainder of their presents on Christmas morning.These Christmas traditions exemplify which relational dialectic?

A) predictability
B) novelty
C) connection
D) autonomy
E) openness

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT part of social penetration theory?

A) intermediate layer
B) outermost layer
C) depth
D) positivity
E) breadth

Question 14

Relational dialectics can impact our relationships because

A) they naturally occur in our interpersonal relationships.
B) they must be managed.
C) tensions occur in our interpersonal relationships.
D) they are only bad if not dealt with.
E) all of the options are correct.

Question 15

Brian feels the need for excitement and spontaneity in his relationship with Elena yet sometimes he wants stability.He is illustrating which dialectic in their relationship?

A) connection versus autonomy
B) openness versus protection
C) novelty versus predictability
D) stability versus change
E) none of the options are correct

Question 16

What is the formation of information boundaries that allows individuals to monitor and control what they disclose and who they share it with called?

A) intimacy
B) social penetration theory
C) communication privacy management theory
D) relational dialectics
E) openness versus protection

Question 17

Liam and Emma have decided that past relationships are a taboo topic and one that is not to be discussed in their relationship.What are they illustrating?

A) protection
B) communication privacy management theory
C) communication rules
D) openness
E) autonomy

Question 18

If your workplace has a formal,impersonal workplace culture and communication style,preferring memos and e-mails over face-to-face or texting,what relational dialectic is it demonstrating?

A) autonomy
B) communication privacy management theory
C) communication rules
D) protection
E) openness

Question 19

Which of the following is characteristic of how self-disclosure can create intimacy?

A) Only one partner must disclose.
B) Self-disclose intimate information even if it is peculiar.
C) Don't respond to self-disclosure.
D) More self-disclosure is always better.
E) Both partners must disclose.

Question 20

The authors suggest several ways in which we can enhance our self-disclosure skills.Which of the following was NOT recommended?

A) remember that women are more comfortable disclosing than men
B) be sensitive to cultural differences regarding self-disclosure
C) don't force others to self-disclose
D) actively listen and express empathy when others disclose to you
E) be sure to communicate true thoughts and feelings

Question 21

Self-disclosure is most effectively used as a relational maintenance strategy when you

A) put down your partner's disclosure.
B) disclose your self and encourage disclosure from your partner.
C) hide important information from your partner.
D) betray your partner by sharing his or her confidential disclosures.
E) avoid it at all costs.

Question 22

Your younger sister struggles with the desire to spend time with her friends,yet feels pressured to spend time with family.What dialectic tension is she experiencing?

A) novelty vs.predictability
B) autonomy vs.connection
C) openness vs.protection
D) family vs.friends
E) none of the options are correct

Question 23

By communicating demographic information such as birthplace,age,and ethnic background,you are in the outermost layer,according to social penetration theory.

Question 24

Increases in self-disclosure lead to increases in intimacy.

Question 25

Self-disclosure is particularly integral to the coming apart stages of a relationship.

Question 26

Euro-Americans tend to self-disclose more frequently than Asians,Hispanics,and African Americans.

Question 27

Mark's sister Lily recently disclosed to him that she is involved in a same-sex relationship.Mark feels pressured between his need to maintain his sister's confidence yet also feels the need to disclose this information to his parents.What dialectic tension is Mark experiencing?

A) novelty vs.predictability
B) autonomy vs.connection
C) openness vs.protection
D) family vs.friends
E) none of the options are correct

Question 28

Which of the following relational dialectics poses the most significant challenge for romantic relational partners?

A) novelty vs.predictability
B) autonomy vs.connection
C) openness vs.protection
D) intimacy vs.separation
E) all of the options are correct

Question 29

Altman and Taylor use an apple to describe the process of self-disclosure in our relationships.

Question 30

By revealing one's height and biological sex,one is engaging in self-disclosure.

Question 31

According to social penetration theory,the central layers include core characteristics of your self,including self-esteem,values,and personality traits.

Question 32

Intimacy can be achieved as long as at least one relational partner engages in self-disclosure.

Question 33

Which of the following messages is an example of supportive communication?

A) blaming your partner
B) mocking your partner's need for support
C) telling your partner how he or she should feel
D) asking your partner open-ended questions
E) making your partner feel inadequate

Question 34

People tend to self-disclose more in face-to-face than in online interactions.

Question 35

Carlos and Jazmin often speak to one another about future plans,events,and holidays.What relational maintenance strategy are they illustrating?

A) self-disclosure
B) intimacy
C) positivity
D) assurances
E) supportive communication

Question 36

Which of the following is not an important strategy for maintaining healthy relationships,as suggested by your text?

A) positivity
B) protection
C) openness
D) assurances
E) all of the options are correct

Question 37

It is important to listen actively when others disclose to you by providing positive feedback,expressing empathy,and using a people-oriented listening style.

Question 38

While depth refers to disclosing increasingly personal information,breadth refers to revealing more at each layer.

Question 39

Studies suggest that both women and men alike prefer disclosing to women more so than to men.

Question 40

All of the following are suggestions for providing effective supportive communication EXCEPT

A) make sure your partner is ready to talk.
B) give advice.
C) find the right place and time.
D) ask good questions.
E) legitimize;don't minimize.

Question 41

Communication behaviors used to keep a relationship strong and satisfying._______

Question 42

One way to provide competent supportive communication is to offer advice instead of just offering a sympathetic ear.

Question 43

We create information boundaries by monitoring the private information we disclose to others._______

Question 44

The expression of emotional support and personal assistance to your relational partner._______

Question 45

A theory that uses an onion as a metaphor to explain self-disclosure in personal relationships._______

Question 46

Messages that communicate how much a relational partner means to you._______

Question 47

We all experience competing tensions and impulses with our relational partners and they are called relational dialectics.

Question 48

Feelings of closeness between you and others._______

Question 49

Despite our need for novelty,our relationships are more satisfying when partners act in ways that help increase uncertainty.

Question 50

Conditions that govern what couples can and cannot talk about.______

Question 51

Positivity,assurances,and self-disclosure can all be used to help maintain our relationships.

Question 52

Marta and Jackson have agreed not to discuss their past relationships and to only focus on the present and future of their relationship.They are demonstrating the use of communication rules.

Question 53

If you text your relational partner,"cu soon;can't wait" you are demonstrating the assurances maintenance strategy.

Question 54

We are able to monitor the private information we disclose by removing information boundaries.

Question 55

Supportive communication can also be used along with positivity,assurances,and self-disclosure to help maintain our interpersonal relationships.

Question 56

According to your text,using assurances is the most powerful maintenance strategy irrespective of relationship type.

Question 57

Revealing private information about yourself to others._______

Question 58

Competing tensions or impulses experienced with a relational partner._______

Question 59

Communication that is cheerful and optimistic._______

Question 60

The dialectic of autonomy versus connection is most pronounced in romantic and familial relationships.