Chapter 08 Communicating in Intimate Relationships Answer Key
Multiple Choice Questions
1.
___________ relationships are characterized by significant emotional closeness and may or
may not be romantic.
A.
Social
B.
Intimate
C.
Friendly
D.
Familial
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Topic: Intimate Relationships
2.
With which of the following groups do we have the most intimate relationships?
A.
B.
coworkers
C.
acquaintances
D.
romantic partners
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3.
Which of the following terms refers to the desire to stay in a relationship no matter what
happens?
A.
closeness
B.
commitment
C.
intimacy
D.
interdependence
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4.
Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett had an almost 30-year relationship that, despite its ups and
downs, did not end until Fawcett’s death in 2009. O’Neal was by Fawcett’s side through her
long battle with cancer and was with her when she died. Despite their many difficulties, this
couple had a deep level of ___________ toward one another.
A.
intimacy
B.
interdependence
C.
closeness
D.
commitment
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5.
Which of the following is NOT a form of commitment that is common in intimate
relationships?
A.
psychic commitment
B.
emotional commitment
C.
social commitment
D.
legal commitment
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6.
When you listen to your sister’s problems, even when they seem trivial to you, you are
exhibiting what kind of commitment to her?
A.
personal
B.
social
C.
emotional
D.
legal
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7.
Caroline does not enjoy spending time with her husband’s family at all. She finds them to be
overbearing and pretentious, and she’s sure that her mother–in-law does not like her.
However, because of her __________ commitment to her husband, Caroline spends holidays
and some vacations with her in-laws.
A.
legal
B.
financial
C.
emotional
D.
social
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8.
Which of the following describes engaging in specific behaviors aimed at increasing intimacy
with the target of a person’s affection, including spying, sending the target unwelcome
expressions of attraction or love, and engaging in sexually harassing behaviors?
A.
relationship compulsion
B.
obsessive relational intrusion
C.
stalking
D.
obsessive-compulsive disorder
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9.
Which term describes the dynamic, common in families and close relationships, in which one
person’s actions influence the lives of others?
A.
commitment
B.
investment
C.
interdependence
D.
intimacy
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Topic: Interdependence
10.
If your best friend gets a job in another city, you would most likely not sell your home and
follow him or her. However, if your spouse or partner got a job in another city, you would
seriously consider the possibility of moving. Your different reactions to the same situation, but
in relation to different people, correspond to which of the following?
A.
investment
B.
interdependence
C.
intimacy
D.
commitment
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11.
Compared to other relationships, intimate relationships usually involve a higher degree of
___________, or commitment of our energies and other resources.
A.
investment
B.
interdependence
C.
dialects
D.
costs
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12.
If you think you are putting more into your relationship than your partner is, it’s easy to feel
resentful that there isn’t an equal level of
A.
interdependence.
B.
dialect.
C.
investment.
D.
intimacy.
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13.
Which term describes conflicts between two important but opposing needs or desires in
relationships?
A.
fights
B.
dialectical tensions
C.
conflicts of interest
D.
emotional tensions
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Learning Objective: 08-02 Identify examples of relationships that demonstrate the three most common dialectical tensions.
Topic: Dialectical Tensions
14.
Which of the following is NOT a common dialectical tension in intimate relationships?
A.
autonomy versus connection
B.
openness versus closedness
C.
predictability versus novelty
D.
commitment versus insecurity
Type of question: Analyze
15.
James has always been close to his mother, but as he enters adolescence, he wants to spend
less and less time with her. He finds her to be overbearing and overprotective. However, at
times he finds himself craving the security of the relationship he used to have with his mother
and wants to connect again emotionally with her. James is experiencing which dialectical
tension?
A.
commitment versus insecurity
B.
openness versus closedness
C.
autonomy versus connection
D.
predictability versus novelty
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16.
Self-disclosure is most closely connected to which dialectical tension?
A.
predictability versus novelty
B.
commitment versus insecurity
C.
openness versus closedness
D.
autonomy versus connection
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17.
Partners who have been together for ten years should not only appreciate the orderliness and
certainty of the relationship but also make sure to incorporate different activities to provide
change and newness. By balancing these two needs, a couple can successfully navigate
which dialectical tension?
A.
commitment versus insecurity
B.
openness versus closedness
C.
autonomy versus connection
D.
predictability versus novelty
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18.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about marriages and long-term romantic
relationships?
A.
Being married raises a person’s likelihood of engaging in risky behaviors.
B.
Married people live longer and healthier lives than do those who never marry.
C.
Married people are less likely to suffer from psychological disorders, such as depression,
than are never-married people.
D.
Single people are more likely than married people to use an illicit drug such as marijuana.
Type of question: Analyze
19.
Which of the following terms can be defined as participation in only one romantic relationship
at a time and avoidance of romantic or sexual involvement with others outside of that
relationship?
A.
infidelity
B.
monogamy
C.
loyalty
D.
commitment
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Learning Objective: 08-03 Summarize common attributes of romantic relationships.
Topic: Romantic Relationships
20.
Lucas and Chloe have been together for two years. They are fully committed to each another
and their relationship. However, they have chosen to have an “open” relationship, wherein
romantic or sexual involvement with others outside the relationship is accepted. Although
their family and friends don’t understand the relationship, Lucas and Chloe feel that what they
have is strong. This relationship illustrates the idea that some romantic relationships
A.
are voluntary, and some are not.
B.
are based on love, and some are not.
C.
are exclusive, and some are not.
D.
involve same-sex partners, and some do not.
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21.
If a couple stays together “for the kids,” they do so because some romantic relationships
A.
involve same-sex partners, and some do not.
B.
are based on love, and some are not.
C.
are voluntary, and some are not.
D.
are exclusive, and some are not.
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22.
People in same-sex relationships report levels of relationship satisfaction ________ those of
opposite-sex dating, engaged, and married couples.
A.
different from
B.
lower than
C.
greater than
D.
equal to
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23.
Some people in _____________ relationships report that they appreciate the closeness and
intimacy they share with multiple partners, whereas others indicate feelings of jealousy and
resentment that lead to increased conflict.
A.
polygamous
B.
multiple
C.
monogamous
D.
committed
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24.
In some cultures, the practice of arranged marriages is common and accepted because of the
effect that culture has on expectations for which of the following?
A.
exclusivity
B.
voluntariness
C.
sexuality
D.
love
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Topic: Cultural Influences on Romantic Relationships
25.
Culture affects all of the following expectations for intimate relationships EXCEPT
A.
sexuality.
B.
love.
C.
exclusivity.
D.
fulfillment.
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26.
Chaman is introduced to Hakesh by her family. They are both originally from India, and both
are still very involved and immersed in their culture, even though they now live in Washington,
D.C. Chaman likes Hakesh, and when he asks her to marry him, she agrees, even though she
doesn’t feel that she is in love with him. Chaman knows that the match will please her family.
Because Chaman gets along well with Hakesh, Chaman thinks that the marriage will be
successful. Chaman’s attitude reflects the fact that culture affects expectations for
A.
love.
B.
exclusivity.
C.
voluntariness.
D.
sexuality.
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27.
Same-sex partners can marry with full legal recognition in several countries, and many other
countries recognize civil unions or domestic partnerships. These countries can be contrasted
with those that prohibit people of the same sex from being romantically or sexually involved at
all. There are even countries that impose the death penalty for those who violate such laws.
What accounts for these extreme differences between countries?
A.
Culture affects expectations for love.
B.
Culture affects expectations for exclusivity.
C.
Culture affects expectations for sexuality.
D.
Culture affects expectations for voluntariness.
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28.
During the _________ stage of relationship development, you might ask such questions as
“What movies do you like?” and “How many brothers and sisters do you have?” to gain more
information about a potential partner.
A.
initiating
B.
integrating
C.
experimenting
D.
bonding
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Topic: Stages of Relationship Development
29.
Alex and Madison have been on a few dates and really like each other. They decide to have a
picnic in the park with all of their friends so they can meet each other’s social circles. After
the picnic, they sit on the beach and talk about their fears and secrets about the past. At the
end of the date, Alex tells Madison, “You are really special to me.” Alex and Madison are in
the _________ stage of relationship development.
A.
bonding
B.
intensifying
C.
integrating
D.
experimenting
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30.
The ____________ stage of relationship development occurs when a deep commitment has
formed and the partners share a strong sense that the relationship has its own identity.
A.
integrating
B.
intensifying
C.
bonding
D.
initiating
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31.
Beyond serving as a public expression of a couple’s commitment, which stage of relationship
development also allows individuals to gain support and approval of people in their social
networks?
A.
intensifying
B.
integrating
C.
experimenting
D.
bonding
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32.
“Winking” at someone on an online dating service would be an example of which of the
following?
A.
Experimenting
B.
Intensifying
C.
Initiating
D.
Bonding
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33.
Which of the following statements is the most accurate about relationship formation?
A.
The stages of relational development are exclusive to opposite-sex romantic couples.
B.
Relationships develop quite differently online than they do in real life.
C.
Relationship formation is not the same in all cultures.
D.
Most couples go through the stages of relationship development in the same way.
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34.
Which of the following terms describes an expressed struggle between at least two
interdependent parties who perceive incompatible goals, scarce resources, and interference
from the other party in achieving their goals?
A.
arguing
B.
conflict
C.
disagreeing
D.
differentiating
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Topic: Communication in Romantic Relationships
35.
Saria and Emily have been together for several years and are raising two children together.
Lately, their relationship has had some conflict because they disagree about where to send
their children to school. Saria wants an exclusive private school, but Emily is concerned about
the cost. She doesn’t think they can afford Saria’s plan, so Emily wants the children to attend
public school. Saria thinks that if they gave up vacations and dinners out, they could afford
the private school. What is this conflict about?
A.
scarce resources
B.
interference from another party
C.
incompatible goals
D.
unrealistic expectations
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36.
It is often the way couples handle _______________, rather than how much of it they
experience, that influences the success of their relationships.
A.
commitment
B.
intimacy
C.
problems
D.
conflict
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