Deck 9: Communicating in Close Relationships

Question 1

Positivity, assurances, and self-report communication are all examples of _____.

A) relationship maintenance strategies
B) dialectics
C) turning points
D) conversational initiation skills

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The model of relationship development that describes people's relationship as changing based on important positive and negative events in their relationship is called the _____model.

A) dialectical
B) turning point
C) whirlwind vs. friendship
D) stage

Answer 2

B

Question 3

Which of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development are they experiencing?

A) differentiating
B) circumscribing
C) stagnating
D) avoiding

Answer 3

B

Question 4

The theory that emphasizes that our guesses about future interactions as positive or negative determine our likelihood of talking with someone and forming a relationship is called _____ theory.

A) uncertainty reduction
B) relational dialectic
C) predicted outcome
D) social penetration

Question 5

Which of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development are they experiencing?

A) experimenting
B) intensifying
C) integrating
D) bonding

Question 6

If I feel like I want my partner to respond consistently in the same way to my affectionate behavior, but I also want my partner to surprise me occasionally with different signs of his/her affection, I am experiencing which dialectical tension?

A) autonomy/connection
B) expressiveness/privacy
C) change/predictability
D) newness/oldness

Question 7

Which dialectical tension is he primarily experiencing?

A) autonomy/connection
B) expressiveness/privacy
C) change/predictability
D) none of the above
E) all of the above

Question 8

This is an example of _____ type of attraction.

A) physical
B) social
C) task
D) all of the above

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for friendships to end?

A) lack of proximity
B) lack of autonomy
C) boredom
D) rule-breaking

Question 10

The model of relationship development that can be described as occurring in ten stair steps or a staircase) is called _____ model.

A) trajectory
B) whirlwind vs. friendship
C) turning point
D) stage
E) dialectical

Question 11

Which turning point in developing relationships are they experiencing?

A) physical separation
B) external competition
C) disengagement
D) negative psychic change

Question 12

The theory that explains this process is known as _____ theory.

A) dialectical
B) self-disclosure
C) social acquaintanceship
D) social penetration

Question 13

Which of these dialectical tension is her friend experiencing?

A) autonomy/connection
B) expressiveness/privacy
C) change/predictability
D) none of the above
E) all of the above

Question 14

Which of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development are they experiencing?

A) experimenting
B) intensifying
C) integrating
D) bonding

Question 15

This is an example of

A) de-escalation.
B) a fatal attraction.
C) sudden death.
D) social penetration theory.

Question 16

Which turning point in developing relationships are they experiencing?

A) get-to-know time
B) quality time
C) reunion
D) positive psychic change

Question 17

The idea that we develop relationships with people who are approximately as attractive as we are is called the _____ hypothesis.

A) 10-by-10
B) matching
C) equivalent attractiveness
D) none of the above

Question 18

In which of the following ways are close relationships different from casual relationships?

A) People in close relationships see one another as irreplaceable.
B) People in close relationships expect their relationships to endure over time.
C) People in close relationships experience a higher level of intimacy.
D) All of these.

Question 19

The theory that emphasizes tensions experienced between contradictory but connected interpersonal needs is called _____ theory.

A) uncertainty reduction
B) relational dialectic
C) predicted outcome
D) social penetration

Question 20

The change/predictability dialectical tension is most commonly experienced in which relational stage?

A) initiation
B) development
C) maintenance
D) termination
E) all of the above

Question 21

Nagging, criticizing, complaining, and teasing are all examples of

A) friendship "no-nos."
B) aversive communication behavior.
C) relational aggression.
D) relationship maintenance strategies.

Question 22

Hurtful messages are attacks on the recipient's identity.

Question 23

When initiating romantic relationships, men are more active than women.

Question 24

Which of the following is true about the relationship between society and personal relationships?

A) Social norms affect how heterosexual and homosexual couples can express their relationship.
B) Who we marry is influenced by social norms.
C) Who we select as friends is influenced by social norms.
D) All of these are correct.

Question 25

Friends and romantic partners use many of the same communication behaviors to maintain their relationships.

Question 26

Her jealousy is a result of

A) poor communication skills.
B) gender differences.
C) insecurity.
D) power imbalances.

Question 27

The number of women who experience relational aggression in a year is _____ million.

A) one
B) four
C) three
D) not known

Question 28

When it comes to attraction, birds of a feather flock together.

Question 29

Attraction theory posits that proximity, interpersonal attractiveness, and similarity are the main components that draw people together.

Question 30

The notion that we tend to develop relationships with people who are approximately as attractive as we are applies to both romantic and friendship relationships.

Question 31

People in casual relationships generally view each other as interchangeable.

Question 32

Which of the following is NOT a way to ensure that our communication is authentic and ethical?

A) being open to others' communication efforts
B) being open in our own communication
C) only addressing topics that will not hurt the other person
D) taking responsibility for what we say and do
E) respecting the rights of others to speak

Question 33

People feel jealous when they

A) perceive a threat.
B) want something that someone else has.
C) communicate poorly.
D) have a weak relationship.

Question 34

One factor that influences attraction is _____, which refers to how close you are to others.

Question 35

Approximately, _____ percent of dating partners admit to lying to their partners over a two-week period?

A) 22
B) 44
C) 66
D) 92

Question 36

Societal factors only hinder positive aspects of romantic relationships such as public affection or office romances.

Question 37

According to uncertainty reduction theory, if we find someone desirable after initial attempts to reduce uncertainty, we are likely to back off and let them pursue us to determine reciprocal interest.

Question 38

The _____ stage of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development involves ending the relationship.

Question 39

People with satisfying relationships experience the same level of health as people with stressful relationships.

Question 40

The _____ dialectical tension involves the desire for events that are new and spontaneous while simultaneously needing some aspects of life to be stable and predictable.

Question 41

Discuss three reasons why it is important to be authentic in communication within close relationships.

Question 42

The relational maintenance strategy that attempts to make interactions pleasant is called _____.

Question 43

They are utilizing the _____ maintenance strategy.

Question 44

The _____ stage of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development involves appearing pleasant and likeable during an initial encounter.

Question 45

When Luke decides that he wants to end his relationship with his girlfriend, he starts to show the irritation that he feels and to ignore her, which he knows she hates. Luke is practicing _____.

Question 46

What advice would you give to an incoming college student to help them avoid this?

Question 47

Describe some of the similarities and differences involved in the maintenance behaviors used by friends versus those in romantic relationships.

Question 48

Give an example of each and state why it would be better than a more negative approach.

Question 49

The third most frequent relational termination strategy is _____.

Question 50

Claire is using a _____ strategy of friendship termination.

Question 51

One of the reasons for unwanted sex is that interactions that women call friendly, men are more likely to label _____.