human communications ch 9 quiz ⚡️

In order to maintain authentic and ethical communication, it is vital to _____ issues that are important to the relationship and to the other person.

confront

A high degree of similarity is also known as _____.

homogeneity

Which of these words best describes homogeneity in a relationship?

similarity

According to the text, U.S. media frequently portray male aggression as normal and acceptable, and male sexual drives as urgent and hard-to-control. These portrayals tend to imply that _____.

women bear responsibility for controlling sexual contact

Which of the following is an example of using Machiavellian tactics?

Asking a friend to tell your roommate that you don't want to live with him next semester because he is messy.

When people perceive a threat to an existing relationship, they often feel ___

jealousy

When he broke up with his partner, Nicholas said it was for the best because now they could both devote more time to their studies. Which disengagement strategy did Nicholas use?

justification

The dimension of self-disclosure known as _____ refers to the number of different topics two individuals willingly discuss.

breadth

Which step in Knapp's stage model occurs when both people seek to increase intimacy and connectedness?

intensifying

Stacey says, "He's so attractive. I bet his romantic partner is very good looking too." This assumption reflects the ideas of _____.

the matching hypothesis

Keith noticed Carla at a party and thought she was pretty. He went over to talk to her and soon found out they were both interested in distance running. They have now been dating for six weeks. Which theory best explains what drew Keith and Carla together?

attraction theory

After spending several months dating, Ari and Ellen no longer go on any dates or weekend excursions together. In fact, they both work late shifts so they have an excuse for why they aren't available to spend time together. According to Knapp's stage model, Ari and Ellen's relationship development is at the _____ stage.

avoiding

The communication that occurs between individuals in casual relationships tends to be _____.

influenced more by social norms

The tendency to develop relationships with people who are approximately as attractive as we are is known as the _____.

matching hypothesis

Carmen and Raoul have been in a relationship for two years. Raoul thought everything was fine, but one day, Carmen told him it was over—without giving him any prior warning. This relationship ending is an example of _____.

sudden death

Which of the following is a way organizations create rules that attempt to control and influence employees' communication practices?

creation of sexual harassment policies

Pat made an anniversary dinner for Grayson. He accidently burned the meat and the corn-on-the-cob was raw. At the end of dinner, Grayson told him, "Dinner was wonderful." Which of the following best characterizes Grayson's behavior?

deceptive

You are concerned that the person you are dating likes to talk about a lot of topics, but doesn't share personal information or private thoughts with you. You are concerned about which dimension of social penetration theory?

depth

Although Charlotte and Amy were good friends before they decided to get an apartment together, lately Charlotte is unhappy with Amy. Amy never seems to take her turn cleaning up or doing the grocery shopping, which are tasks they agreed to share. Charlotte's feelings of being taken advantage of can best be explained by _____.

equity theory

Messages that are perceived as being designed specifically to cause harm to the recipient are called _____ messages.

intentional

What are the two types of hurtful messages?

intentional and unintentional

For almost everyone, _____ is based on the feeling that one knows and is known by another.

intimacy

What we think of as authentic communication is connected to _____.

intimacy

When Lou is angry, he makes sarcastic remarks to his wife about her appearance, but insists he is "just kidding." Which pitfall of inauthentic communication does this represent?

meaning denial

An individual who repeatedly makes comments pressuring an unwilling partner to have sex with them is engaging in what type of aversive behavior?

sexual coercion

Jody and Erin are first-year accounting majors who come from similar family backgrounds. Their friends know they are both avid tennis players, so they arrange for them to meet. This is an example of what force that draws people together?

similarity

When you use openness to end a relationship, you ____

straightforwardly explain why the relationship is ending

When you deny your partner the right to speak on a topic because you perceive yourself to be more expert, you are _____ the person.

disqualifying

In U.S. culture, parents are encouraged to understand that _____ will turn toward their friends and away from their families.

adolescents

Two effective strategies to try when you have unintentionally misspoken or hurt someone's feelings are _____ and _____.

apologies; justification

After dating for several months, Sarah and Mark find themselves getting into arguments over even minor issues. To avoid getting into another argument, they have begun engaging only in small talk. According to Knapp's step model, Sarah and Mark's relationship development is at the _____ step.

circumscribing

When Kelly told her boyfriend he was cheap during a date, he did not seem bothered by her comment. But when Kelly repeated this at a party, her boyfriend became quite angry. The difference in his reaction is based on _____.

context

Steve's parents frequently advise him on what he should do to be successful in his undergraduate program. Because they have never been to college, he is dismissive of what they have to say. Which type of inauthentic communication does this example demonstrate?

disqualification

Close relationships are especially distinguished from other relationships by their _____, intensity, and diversity of contact.

frequency

What type of messages tend to occur when someone criticizes, teases, or verbally rejects someone?

hurtful messages

Researchers found that high-quality social relationships were associated with _____.

increased longevity

Flirting is a(n) _____ behavior that signals you are interested in a potential romantic relationship with another person.

initiating

Many faiths have long prescribed whom their members should marry, how many spouses they could have, and even if they should date prior to marriage. This is an example of how _____ impact our communication and relationships.

institutions

The most typical way relationships end is through _____, which occurs when the relationship simply declines over time and the partners are aware that problems remain unresolved.

passing away

Caden liked Phil initially, but over time, as he learned more about him, he discovered that he didn't like Phil at all. This development can best be explained by _____ theory.

predicted outcome

Nonstrategic, routine behaviors that couples perform, such as using humor or joking, self-disclosure, and positivity, are examples of _____.

relational maintenance behaviors