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56. DO NOT USE Research of male and female intimacy styles shows that
a.
differences are not as great as some people might think.
b.
women disclose more than men.
c.
women disclose more personal information than men.
d.
men grow close by doing things together.
e.
All of these answer are correct.
ANSWER:
e
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57. DO NOT USE Members of an individualistic culture like the United States
a.
disclose the same no matter what group is being disclosed to.
b.
rarely show emotions.
c.
are not considered very romantic.
d.
act more familiar with strangers and disclose more personal information.
e.
shy away from public displays of affection.
ANSWER:
d
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58. DO NOT USE Some studies show that computer-mediated communication
a.
always ensures intimacy.
b.
enhances verbal, emotional, and social intimacy in interpersonal relationships.
c.
is harmful to sustaining intimacy.
d.
results in one level of self-disclosure.
e.
None of these answers are correct.
ANSWER:
b
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59. According to the text, all of the following are strategies that couples use to keep their relationships
satisfying except
a.
positivity.
b.
social networks.
c.
openness.
d.
dividing chores equally.
e.
assurances.
ANSWER:
d
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60. Of the following, what is not a category of relational transgressions?
a.
minor vs. significant
b.
one-time vs. incremental
c.
deliberate vs. intentional
d.
social vs. relational
e.
open vs. private
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e
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61. Omid and Micayla have an agreement that he will call to tell her when he will be late from work so
she won’t worry. When he forgets, Micayla is upset because of what type of transgression?
a.
minor
b.
significant
c.
relational
d.
deliberate
e.
incremental
ANSWER:
c
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62. The benefit of forgiveness is
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a.
less emotional distress.
b.
less aggression.
c.
improvement of cardiovascular functioning.
d.
restoration of the damaged relationship.
e.
All of these choices are beneficial.
ANSWER:
e
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63. One type of relational transgression is
a.
unfaithfulness.
b.
verbal hostility.
c.
rage.
d.
criticism in front of others.
e.
All of these choices are types of relational transgressions.
ANSWER:
e
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64. Relational partners attempt to reduce uncertainty and to decide if the relationship is worth
pursuing.
a.
avoiding
b.
circumscribing
c.
experimenting
d.
integrating
e.
differentiating
ANSWER:
c
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65. Relational partners begin to share identities and their social circles merge.
a.
avoiding
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b.
circumscribing
c.
experimenting
d.
integrating
e.
differentiating
ANSWER:
d
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66. Relational partners begin to withdraw from one another to avoid disagreement.
a.
avoiding
b.
circumscribing
c.
experimenting
d.
integrating
e.
differentiating
ANSWER:
b
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67. Relational partners create physical distance between one another and make excuses to reduce
contact.
a.
avoiding
b.
circumscribing
c.
experimenting
d.
integrating
e.
differentiating
ANSWER:
a
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68. Relational partners shift from “we” orientation and use more “me” messages.
a.
avoiding
b.
circumscribing
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c.
experimenting
d.
integrating
e.
differentiating
ANSWER:
e
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69. Conflicting desires for both intimacy and mental space or periods of disengagement in an interpersonal relationship
lead to the
a.
connection-autonomy dialectic.
b.
cohesion-revolt dialectic.
c.
predictability-novelty dialectic.
d.
openness-privacy dialectic.
ANSWER:
d
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70. Which of the following was found to be true about lying in online dating profiles?
a.
The more deceptive a dater’s profile was the less likely they were to use “I.”
b.
Fabricators tend to write shorter self-descriptions.
c.
Liars often flip their language, as in “not sad” instead of “happy.”
d.
b and c
e.
all of the above
ANSWER:
e
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71. Agreeing to rules about how often couples will or won’t talk and text via cell phones can help to manage which
dialectical tension?
a.
connection vs. autonomy
b.
openness vs. privacy
c.
predictability vs. novelty
d.
denial vs. disorientation
e.
none of the above
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ANSWER:
a
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72. Which of the strategies for managing dialectical tensions are most effective, according to research?
a.
balance
b.
integration
c.
recalibration
d.
reaffirmation
e.
b, c, and d are seen as the most productive
ANSWER:
e
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73. A couple might declare themselves “Facebook official” (or FBO) in which stage of relational development?
a.
initiating
b.
intensifying
c.
integrating
d.
bonding
e.
circumscribing
ANSWER:
c
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74. Which of the following does not typically occur in the intensifying stage of interpersonal relationships?
a.
The parties spend an increasing amount of time together.
b.
The parties begin to take on an identity as a social unit.
c.
The parties hint and flirt.
d.
Feelings are expressed nonverbally.
e.
The parties might take trips together.
ANSWER:
b
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75. “Why don’t you go ahead and visit your friends without me this weekend. I’ll stick around and catch up on my
studies.” This statement typifies which relational stage?
a.
integrating
b.
differentiating
c.
bonding
d.
terminating
e.
intensifying
ANSWER:
b
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76. When two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to
achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a
a.
collectivistic tension.
b.
differentiating end state.
c.
counterfeit goal state.
d.
dialectical tension.
e.
proximity problem.
ANSWER:
d
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77. The strategy where communicators respond to one end of the dialectical spectrum and ignore the other is
a.
denial.
b.
disorientation.
c.
alternation.
d.
segmentation.
e.
recalibration.
ANSWER:
a
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78. Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and often have lunch together to talk about their current romances,
problems with their families, and apartment headaches. Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together. Which
relationship stage do they seem to be in?
a.
initiating
b.
differentiating
c.
bonding
d.
intensifying
e.
circumscribing
ANSWER:
d
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79. Molly makes an excuse not to attend a party she knows Jack is invited to. She’s most likely in which stage with Jack?
a.
initiating
b.
avoiding
c.
circumscribing
d.
experimenting
e.
bonding
ANSWER:
b
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80. Almost every message has
a.
content dimension.
b.
relational dimension.
c.
both a content and a relational dimension.
d.
no dimensions unless the communicators intend them to.
e.
an unintentional message.
ANSWER:
c
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81. In any relationship, the power to determine what will happen in the relationship is a type of relational control called
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a.
decision control.
b.
conversation control.
c.
distributional control.
d.
powerful control.
e.
context control.
ANSWER:
a
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82. Talking the most, interrupting the other person, and changing the topic most often are all common indicators of
a.
conversation control.
b.
decision control.
c.
powerful control.
d.
context control.
e.
distributional control.
ANSWER:
a
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83. Whenever we discuss a relationship with another, we are
a.
arguing.
b.
improving our relationship.
c.
self-disclosing.
d.
metacommunicating.
e.
receiving double messages.
ANSWER:
d
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84. The degree to which the partners in an interpersonal relationship like or appreciate one another is called
a.
appreciation.
b.
self-respect.
c.
the communication of honesty.
d.
affinity.
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e.
the like-love phenomenon.
ANSWER:
d
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85. The stage where a couple might come up with “our song” is
a.
initiating.
b.
experimenting.
c.
intensifying.
d.
integrating.
e.
bonding.
ANSWER:
d
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86. All of the following are true about similarity research except which one?
a.
For the most part, we like people who are similar to us.
b.
Communication ability is more important to relational happiness than being similar.
c.
Being similar to others can boost your ego.
d.
Attraction is greatest when we’re similar to others in areas like goals and beliefs.
e.
We tend to have stronger dislike for people who are similar to us but offensive.
ANSWER:
b
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87. The stage where partners act in old, familiar ways and no growth occurs is
a.
differentiation.
b.
circumscribing.
c.
stagnating.
d.
avoiding.
e.
terminating.
ANSWER:
c
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88. One of the key differences between marriages that end in separation and those that are restored to their former
intimacy is
a.
how long the couple remained in the integration stage.
b.
how much metacommunication occurs.
c.
the types of relational transgressions that happened.
d.
the communication that occurs when the partners are unsatisfied.
e.
None of these choices are correct.
ANSWER:
d
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89. According to your text, the process of getting to know others by gaining more information about them is called
a.
initiating.
b.
approach behavior.
c.
networking.
d.
uncertainty reduction.
e.
All of these choices are correct.
ANSWER:
d
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90. A research study found that college students use the following relational maintenance strategies most in email.
a.
openness and social networks
b.
social networks and sharing tasks
c.
positivity and assurances
d.
openness and assurances
e.
sharing tasks and openness
ANSWER:
a
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Objective Short Answer
91. Describe each of Knapp’s relational stages, those of “coming together” and “coming apart.” Use a
personal relationship and explain the stage(s) that you have gone through including the
communication used to reflect each stage.
ANSWER:
Answers may vary
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92. Identify a dialectical tension in one of your interpersonal relationships. Explain how this tension
has affected the relationship and identify/explain the strategy (or strategies) you use to manage the
dialectical tension.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary
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93. Similarity is considered a significant reason for why we form relationships. Explain in detail the
various findings of similarity research as they apply to our attraction to others.
ANSWER:
Answers may vary
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94. One characteristic of relationships is that they are constantly changing. Explain this principle and
include experiences from one of your own significant relationships in your discussion.
ANSWER:
Answers will vary
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95. Describe specific ways relationships are and aren’t affected by cultural difference. Explain some
ways in which cultural differences can make relationships challenging, and identify specific skills that
could help manage these challenges.
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ANSWER:
Answers will vary
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