Chapter 6
Which of the following best shows the "change" part of the dialectic stability/change?
"I think it's time I switched jobs."
Which of the following statements would most likely come from someone who is in a long-term and satisfying relationship that is well maintained?
"We have to take the car in this week to get the oil changed."
Which of the following explains one barrier to cross-cultural relationships?
A person might not initiate conversation out of fear of language barriers.
Which of the following best explains how information tends to be disclosed in a relationship?
A person might share more personal information as a relationship and its trust grow.
Which of the following is one of the first signs that a relationship is deteriorating?
The couple spends more and more time apart and finds it is more pleasant than time together.
_____ is the practice of deliberately making somebody believe things that are untrue.
Deceptive communication
Which of the following would be an example of information in the blind area of the Johari window for Derek?
Derek does not realize that others see him as untrustworthy.
Which of the following best explains how relational intimacy affects disclosure in a relationship?
Disclosure typically increases as the relationship lengthens and deepens.
True or false: All relationships enter the deterioration stage at some period.
False
True or false: Attractiveness is the same across cultures.
False
True or false: Cross-cultural relationships are unlike any other type of relationship.
False
True or false: Though proximity can be a factor in initiating relationships, it is not very important and has little bearing on how relationships are started.
False
Which of the following shows conflict that is unhealthy to an interpersonal relationship?
Fights are used as the main form of conversing in a relationship.
Which of the following best represents why a person might feel a sense of safety from an online friendship?
The person can avoid the face-to-face meetings of a typical relationship.
Which of the following is the most likely reaction if an expression of affection is not reciprocated?
The person who expressed it might feel embarrassed and change his or her behavior.
Which of the following is an example of the "dark side" of interpersonal relationships?
The relationship involves jealousy and gossip.
Which of the following demonstrates why rituals are important in a relationship?
They help the couple create a shared culture to be enjoyed together.
According to your textbook, what are some disadvantages of forming interpersonal relationships online?
They may be short lived. They may be unfulfilling.
True or false: Definitions of interpersonal relationships are more complex today than they were in the past.
True
Which of the following is an example of how proximity affects people initiating a relationship?
Two people become friends while working together in the cafeteria.
Can self-disclosure vary by topic?
Yes; a person might avoid disclosing information on some topics and be forthcoming on others.
Which of the following is an example of the type of information represented in the open area of the Johari window?
a person's hometown
People tend to view appropriate disclosure of highly intimate information as
a positive thing that should be reciprocated.
Self-disclosure often increases as
a relationship becomes deeper and closer.
Which of the following categories of hurtful messages are most commonly found?
accusation evaluation inform
Which of the following are behaviors that often lead to the termination of a relationship?
aggressiveness hurtful messages
A good example of a complementary relationship would be
an extroverted woman dating an introverted man.
The broad definition of interpersonal communication would apply to which of the following?
an interaction with a restaurant hostess
When a couple tries to reach an agreement on what each should give and receive in a transaction between them, it is called _____.
bargaining
The process of using messages to generate meaning ______ in a situation that allows mutual opportunities for both speaking and listening is defined as ______ communication.
between at least two people; interpersonal
Which of the following is an example of a ritual in a relationship?
calling each other by special endearments
One definition for when the relational maintenance stage begins is when the partners have
come to a basic understanding about what each expects from the relationship.
"The process of using messages to generate meaning between at least two people in a situation that allows mutual opportunities for both speaking and listening" is a broad definition for interpersonal ______.
communication
A relationship in which each person supplies something the other person lacks is called a(n) _____ relationship.
complementary
William Schutz believes interaction with others satisfies the need for inclusion, the need for affection, and the need for _____.
control
Used appropriately, self-disclosure helps relationships grow
deeper and more meaningful.
When one person in a relationship discloses more, the other person is apt to
disclose more as well.
Which of the following describe how bargains can be in interpersonal communication?
explicit and formal implicit and informal
Behavioral ______ is the ability to alter behavior to adapt to new situations and social settings.
flexibility
Which of the following are typical reasons why relational partners might avoid self-disclosure?
for self-protection to protect the relationship
People form online friendships
for various reasons, including the excitement and the ability to create an artificially idealized self.
Pearce and Sharp differentiate confession from self-disclosure by defining confession as
forced or coerced information.
An interpersonal relationship satisfies someone's need for control by
giving the ability to influence others.
Pearce and Sharp differentiate revelation from self-disclosure by defining revelation as
inadvertent communication.
When someone shares highly personal information too early in a relationship, this is known as
inappropriate self-disclosure.
Conflict is ______ in interpersonal relationships.
inevitable and normal
The power to affect another person's thinking or actions is known as
influence.
When you convince your roommate to study at the library instead of in your room so that you can watch a new television show, you are _____ her.
influencing
Self-disclosure is the process of making ______ disclosures about yourself that others would not be likely to know.
intentional
The relational _____ stage is when a couple begins forming strategies for keeping a relationship together.
maintenance
In Sandra Petronio's communication privacy management (CPM) theory, people intentionally _____ about who has access to their private information.
make rules
Reciprocal disclosure is least common between which groups?
parents and children
The communication privacy management (CPM) theory helps people think about how their _____ information is shared.
private
Of the various motivations for initiating relationships, _____ describes why we tend to gravitate toward those who demonstrate positive interest in us.
responsiveness
Friendships are based most heavily on ______ for emerging adults.
self-disclosure
Friendships are based most heavily on ______ for young adolescents.
shared activities
When we initiate relationships, we seek out those who are high in attractiveness, which for the most part includes
someone who physically looks good to us. someone in whom others show interest. someone who is desirable to work with.
Which of the following are variables that affect the appropriateness of affectionate communication?
the context of the interaction sex of the people communicating type of relationship the two people have
Which of the following are traits found in long-term, successful marriages?
use of joint pronouns
The relational dialectic of expression/privacy shows tensions between
wanting openness and wanting to be able to be private.
Match the the type of communication to its definition. deception communication aggressiveness acquiescent response defensiveness
when someone deliberately makes somebody believe things that are not true when someone asserts his wishes at the expense of others when someone responds by apologizing when someone feels attacked
Which of the following demonstrates how responsiveness affects whether Jack will initiate a relationship with Jill?
Jill finds Jack's jokes funny.
How do adolescents generally view disclosure toward their parents?
Adolescents are more apt to disclose appropriate behavior to their parents. Adolescents do not feel a need to disclose to their parents.
Which of the following are reasons why the ability to alter behavior to adapt to new situations is important?
Behavioral flexibility allows us to communicate effectively and appropriately. Relationships between people are in constant flux, so behavioral flexibility is crucial for relational success.
Which of the following best demonstrates how disclosure works within a family unit?
Grandparents may become the target of self-disclosures.
What is the purpose of the investigative stage in a developing romantic relationship?
It allows the couple to see what they have in common.
When does the investigative stage occur in a developing relationship?
It is a fairly short time at the start of a relationship.
Which of the following is an example of inappropriate self-disclosure?
On their first date, Jack tells Jill about his inability to feel love for his mother.
What type of qualities can bring about an unhealthy relationship?
Physical abuse Obsession and jealousy Mental abuse
