Interpersonal Communication Final

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Which of the following comments would likely be made during the invitational stage of romantic relationships?

"Are you also a communication studies major?"

What are some of the qualities of emotional intelligence?

-be aware of your feelings -deal with emotions without being overcome by them -don't let setbacks and disappointments derail you -channel your feelings in achieving your goals -be able to understand how others feel without their spelling it out.

What are the five distinct marital types?

-vital marriage -total marriage -passive-congenial marriage -devitalized marriage -conflict-habituated marriage

How many ways are there to manage dialectical tensions?

4

Describing his romantic relationship, Reginald says, "I just fell hook, line, and sinker the moment I saw Doreen. It was a classic case of love at first sight, and I still light up whenever I see her." Reginald seems to have which style of loving?

Eros

(T/F)? Speaking in generalities is an effective way to express feelings?

False

(T/F)? The cognitive labeling view of emotions regards emotions as instinctual responses to external stimuli.

False

(T/F)? The win-win conflict style is always the best approach.

False

"Memorial Day parades are patriotic, yet sad events", is an example of a _____ rule?

Framing

During the ____ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, individuals try to make sense of what the relationship meant, why it didn't work out, what it meant an how it affected them.

Grave dressing

Of her marriage Lindsay says, "It wasn't like we ever really fell in love. It was more like we grew together kind of gradually. I think of my husband as my best friend." Lindsay seems to have which style of loving?

Storge

(T/F)? According to equity theory we are more satisfied in our relationships when we perceive equity.

True

(T/F)? After the first few years of marriage, most couples experience a dip in marital satisfaction?

True

(T/F)? Does socialization affect how we view and respond to conflict?

True

(T/F)? Framing rules tell us when we should feel or express a particular emotion

True

(T/F)? Social penetration theory explains the ways in which we get to know a romantic target?

True

(T/F)? The organismic view regards emotions as instinctual responses to physiological arousal caused by external stimuli?

True

(T/F)? Trust in interpersonal relationships involves believing in another person's reliability and emotionally relying on that person?

True

Constructive conflict communication includes:

agenda building

According to the lectures, all of the following is included in the nature of friendship except:

assertion

For children, this is a very important phase in personal development. They are learning to be less dependent on their families, which is essential to becoming a healthy adult.

encouraging independence

The strongest level of confirmation is _______?

endorsement

Concerning the typical life cycle of families with children, the second stage is usually:

enlarging a family

Brianna believes that nobody can win when conflict erupts. From her perspective, everyone is hurt by conflicts. Brianna's orientation to conflict is best described as ____?

lose-lose

In this third stage, we start moving beyond social roles ___?

moving-toward-frienship stage

Dialectical tensions are _____ in our interpersonal, romantic relationships.

normal

In terms of love styles, all of the following statements are true except:

one's love style is permanent throughout life

The ____ view of emotions posits this model: stimulus> physiological response> emotion

organismic

This describes the intensely positive feelings and fervent desire for the other person. It is not restricted to sexual and sensual feelings.

passion

Three dimensions of committed romantic relationships are :

passion, commitment and intimacy

The three secondary styles of love are:

pragma, mania and agape

The greatest influences on interpersonal attraction include:

proximity

As a rule, women assume most of the _____, which involves remembering, planning and scheduling family life.

psychological responsibility

The most basic form of confirmation in interpersonal communication is:

recognition

Friendships generally begin with:

role-limited interaction

Co-workers might be very closed about all topics. This is an example of ______ when negotiating with dialectical tensions.

selection

What are some forms of constructive communication?

sensitive listening, dual perspective, infrequent interruptions, positive affect, focus on specific issues, ect.

People socialized in masculine speech communities tend to achieve closeness in interpersonal relationships primarily through ____?

sharing activities

_____ states that people apply economic principles to evaluate their relationships.

social exchange theory

All of the following are supportive communication except:

strategy

We are most likely to engage in emotion work when we:

think what we are feeling is inappropriate

In this relationship, the couple is very close emotionally and wants to be together physically as much as possible. For these couples, the relationship is their primary source of satisfaction and joy.

vital marriage

The most active and interpersonally constructive response to relational conflict is:

voice

Luther believes that in conflict situations the goal is to find a solution that all those involved can accept. Luther's orientation to conflict is best described as:

win-win

To build a lasting relationship with someone, we need something more durable than passion, we need ____?

Commitment

Which of the following statements is true about conflict in relationships?

Conflict is inevitable in all interpersonal relationships.

In reference to her love life, Mary says, "I like to shop around. It's a challenge to try to get someone interested in me, but I'm not looking for anything permanent." Mary seems to have which style of loving?

Ludus

What are relational dialects?

Normal, opposing and continuous tensions in close relationships.

Ethnocentrism is one form of ________ communication.

certainty

For individuals socialized in feminine speech communities, closeness in interpersonal relationships is primarily achieved through _____?

dialogue


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