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1.
The interconnection and interdependence between two individuals is referred to as
______
A)
a relational network.
B)
a family.
C)
an interpersonal relationship.
D)
interpersonal communication.
2.
Which of the following possible relationships you may have with someone would be the
least likely to be considered an interpersonal relationship?
A)
College roommate
B)
Cousin
C)
Boyfriend or girlfriend
D)
Coffee shop barista
3.
The act of maintaining a relationship despite disagreements and framing differences as
positive is referred to as _______
A)
loyalty.
B)
empathy.
C)
caring.
D)
love.
4.
“A deep affection for and attachment to another person involving emotional ties, with
varying degrees of passion, commitment, and intimacy” defines which of the following
terms?
A)
Love
B)
Trust
C)
Interdependence
D)
Caring
5.
Elaine finds herself confused by the way her relationship with Daniel has changed. She
feels that she loves him, but isn’t sure she is still in love with him. While she once felt
great passion, lately the romance and passion seem to be missing. What type of love
best describes what Elaine currently feels toward Daniel?
A)
Agape
B)
Pragma
C)
Ludus
D)
Storge
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6.
Which theory argues that intimacy often takes longer to develop in online relationships
because the communicators need to use unique language and stylistic cues to develop
the relationship?
A)
Social penetration theory
B)
Social information processing theory
C)
Uncertainty reduction theory
D)
Communication privacy management theory
7.
The term “hyperpersonal communication” is most closely related to which of the
following definitions?
A)
Self-disclosing information that is too personal early on in a relationship, which
may drive the other person away.
B)
Taking others’ comments more personally than they were intended, sometimes
caused by low self-esteem.
C)
The tendency of online communicators to share information that is even more
personal and intimate than face-to-face interactions.
D)
The changes in our culture that indicate people these days are much more
comfortable sharing deeply personal information about themselves in public than
they were in the past.
8.
Which of the following terms refers to how physically near another person is to us,
which influences how attractive they are to us as a relational partner?
A)
Proximity
B)
Availability
C)
Locus
D)
Intimacy
9.
When considering past generations, we find that it was common for people to form
interpersonal relationships with people who lived in the same geographic area that they
did. However, greater mobility and communication technologies like social networking
sites have made _____ a less important factor in the formation of interpersonal
relationships today.
A)
intimacy
B)
proximity
C)
achieving goals
D)
locus
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10.
The term that refers to involving others in our lives and being involved in the lives of
others is called _____
A)
inclusion.
B)
friendship.
C)
loving.
D)
intruding.
11.
Andy and Jeff have decided to move in together after being friends for a couple of
years. Although moving into a larger apartment won’t save them any money, they feel
that with their busy schedules they’ll benefit from sharing a living space and seeing each
other more often. Which type of reward seems to be motivating their choice?
A)
Extrinsic reward
B)
Intrinsic reward
C)
Instrumental reward
D)
Social exchange reward
12.
Which of the following theories says that we make relationship choices by comparing
the things about another person or a relationship that benefit us in some way against the
things about that person or relationship that upset us, cause us stress, or damage our
self-concept or lifestyle?
A)
Uncertainty reduction theory
B)
Relational dialectics theory
C)
Social penetration theory
D)
Social exchange theory
13.
As Jennifer and Casey get to know more information about one another, they are better
able to predict how the other will respond to what each will do and say. Consequently,
they begin to feel more comfortable when they spend time together. Which theory
explains why they feel this way?
A)
Uncertainty reduction theory
B)
Relational dialectics theory
C)
Social exchange of costs and benefits
D)
Social penetration theory
14.
Diego wants to surprise Louisa, whom he has only been dating for a month, with a gift.
He decides to ask Louisa‘s sister what her favorite flowers are so that he can get her the
perfect bouquet. Diego is using which strategy for reducing uncertainty?
A)
Monitoring strategy
B)
Active strategy
C)
Passive strategy
D)
Interactive questioning
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15.
Contradictory feelings that tug at us in every relationship are called ______
A)
dialectical tensions.
B)
costs and rewards.
C)
uncertainty events.
D)
simple conflicts.
16.
Peter feels frustrated because he and his girlfriend, Julie, seem to have fallen into a rut.
Although the relationship is comfortable, he feels that it’s too predictable. He says to
her, “I feel like we do the same things day after day, and I feel like we’re getting old and
boring.” Peter’s frustration is related to which tension?
A)
Autonomy–connection
B)
Openness–closedness
C)
Predictability–novelty
D)
Growth–stability
17.
Roy has been unemployed for the past couple of years since he was laid off from his
previous position. His wife Jill tries to be supportive but feels like she is being dishonest
with Roy when she doesn’t tell him how frustrated she is and concerned about their
financial future. They have always been very honest with one another, but Jill
understands that Roy is already feeling stressed by the situation and feels that sharing
this information would only make things more difficult for him. Jill is struggling with
which dialectical tension?
A)
Autonomy–connection
B)
Openness–closedness
C)
Predictability–novelty
D)
Honesty–lies
18.
Which of the following theories says that by progressively sharing deeper and riskier
personal information about ourselves with others, we move our relationships with them
from a superficial level to a deeper level of intimacy?
A)
Uncertainty reduction theory
B)
Social penetration theory
C)
Relational dialectics theory
D)
Social exchange theory
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19.
Which relationship stage involves seeking and exchanging superficial information with
our relationship partner? We’re not likely to reveal information that is too deep or too
personal at this stage.
A)
Initiation
B)
Exploratory
C)
Intensification
D)
Stability
20.
Ali and Paul have been dating for a few months and are starting to feel more
comfortable and intimate in their relationship. Ali has started calling Paul “monkey,”
and he calls her “bunny.” Ali’s friends have noticed that when they ask her what she’s
been up to, she now says things like, “We’ve been busy,” instead of “Paul and I have
been busy.” Based on these bits of information, at what stage would Ali and Paul be in
their relationship development?
A)
Initiation
B)
Exploration
C)
Intensification
D)
Stability
21.
Although they are not able to marry legally in their state, Amber and Heidi still
exchanged rings to signify that they intend to spend the rest of their lives together. This
behavior is a nonverbal example of ______ in the stable stage of a relationship.
A)
intensification
B)
bonding
C)
integrating
D)
territoriality
22.
Obstacles that may pop up in a relationship and hinder its growth are referred to as
______
A)
interference.
B)
uncertainty events.
C)
unmet expectations.
D)
costs.
23.
The reconciliation tactic that involves partners agreeing to be polite and nice to one
another in the hope that they will remember what they found attractive about one
another is called _______
A)
spontaneous development.
B)
tacit persistence.
C)
high affect.
D)
mutual interaction.
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24.
People need interpersonal relationships.
A)
True
B)
False
25.
The term “family” is only used to refer to people united by their biological relationship
to one another.
A)
True
B)
False
26.
Because family relationships are our first and most basic relationships, it is within them
that we learn basic communication skills that affect how we interact with others later in
life.
A)
True
B)
False
27.
Children who form successful friendships do better behaviorally and academically than
those who do not.
A)
True
B)
False
28.
Research indicates that perceptions and definitions of love differ greatly in Western
cultures as compared to Eastern cultures.
A)
True
B)
False
29.
Online relationships tend to be less deep and less intimate than traditional face–to–face
relationships.
A)
True
B)
False
30.
People from collectivist cultures value relationships more than individuals from
individualist cultures.
A)
True
B)
False
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31.
Proximity is a less important element of interpersonal attraction today than it was in the
past.
A)
True
B)
False
32.
People who are considered to be attractive are also often considered to be more
intelligent, kinder, and warmer than those who are not.
A)
True
B)
False
33.
It is a cultural myth that physical attraction plays an important role in interpersonal
attraction.
A)
True
B)
False
34.
People tend to prefer forging relationships with others who are different from
themselves over forming bonds with people whom they perceive as similar to
themselves.
A)
True
B)
False
35.
Loneliness and isolation have been linked to physical, emotional, and psychological
health.
A)
True
B)
False
36.
Andrew has a membership at a fitness center that permits him to bring a guest when he
goes to exercise. His friend David often goes as his guest because he can’t afford to join
a gym at this time. Andrew’s ability to provide this opportunity to David would be
considered an intrinsic reward to David.
A)
True
B)
False
37.
Recent research has effectively disproven the social exchange theory, in part, because
today most of us base our relationship choices on “chemistry” rather than on costs and
rewards.
A)
True
B)
False
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38.
We tend to be more comfortable interacting with others when we perceive their
behavior as predictable.
A)
True
B)
False
39.
The only effective way for us to gain predictability and reduce uncertainty in our
relationships is to be up front and ask our partners for the information we want.
A)
True
B)
False
40.
Dialectical tensions are a sign of an unhealthy relationship that is transitioning into the
declining stage.
A)
True
B)
False
41.
It is normal for the partners in a romantic relationship to feel the need to be close and
connected to each other while also feeling the need to be independent and have some
time away from the relationship.
A)
True
B)
False
42.
Intimate romantic relationships can only be achieved once the partners give up their
desire to keep deeply personal information about themselves private.
A)
True
B)
False
43.
Although it is natural for people to desire to keep some information about themselves
private, the refusal to disclose personal information prevents a relationship from moving
to a more intimate level.
A)
True
B)
False
44.
Choosing to disclose deeply personal information, such as past sexual experiences, too
early in a relationship, can have a negative impact on the relationship’s development.
A)
True
B)
False
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45.
Cultural norms contribute to our choices about what information to talk about versus
what we choose to keep private on a first date.
A)
True
B)
False
46.
The use of “we” talk is a sign that a relationship has entered the stable stage.
A)
True
B)
False
47.
Bonding is an early sign that a relationship is headed toward intimacy.
A)
True
B)
False
48.
Money is one of the most common reasons why couples fight, and differences in
perception about money can present a significant challenge to both romantic
relationships as well as friendships.
A)
True
B)
False
49.
A relationship could be doomed from the moment we meet the other person if our
expectations are unrealistic.
A)
True
B)
False
50.
Experts say that once a relationship reaches the declining stage, it has deteriorated
beyond the point where there are effective strategies for repairing it.
A)
True
B)
False
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Answer Key
1.
C
2.
D
3.
A
4.
A
5.
D
6.
B
7.
C
8.
A
9.
B
10.
A
11.
B
12.
D
13.
A
14.
B
15.
A
16.
C
17.
B
18.
B
19.
B
20.
C
21.
B
22.
A
23.
C
24.
A
25.
B
26.
A
27.
A
28.
B
29.
B
30.
B
31.
A
32.
A
33.
B
34.
B
35.
A
36.
B
37.
B
38.
A
39.
B
40.
B
41.
A
42.
B
43.
A
44.
A
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45.
A
46.
B
47.
B
48.
A
49.
A
50.
B