Interpersonal comm ch. 6
Do all relationships reach the final stage in the six-stage model of friendship development? Multiple choice question.
No; some friendships do not reach the final stage.
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
Used appropriately, self-disclosure helps relationships grow Multiple choice question.
deeper and more meaningful.
When one person in a relationship discloses more, the other person is apt to Multiple choice question.
disclose more as well.
Conflict is ______ when you avoid talking about problems, withdraw, or become sullen.
dysfunctional
Pearce and Sharp differentiate confession from self-disclosure by defining confession as Multiple choice question.
forced or coerced information
An interpersonal relationship satisfies someone's need for control by
giving the ability to influence others.
An interpersonal relationship satisfies someone's need for control by Multiple choice question.
giving the ability to influence others.
Miller and Steinberg argue that interpersonal communication is limited to situations where the persons
have an interpersonal relationship with some knowledge of each other.
Miller and Steinberg argue that interpersonal communication is limited to situations where the persons Multiple choice question.
have an interpersonal relationship with some knowledge of each other.
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 Multiple choice question.
inappropriate self-disclosure.
Conflict is ______ in interpersonal relationships.
inevitable and normal
Self-disclosure is the process of making ______ disclosures about yourself that others would not be likely to know. Multiple choice question.
intentional
An example of interdependence would be when Jane is dependent on her friend Tina for understanding and Tina
relies on Jane for advice.
Which of the following is an example of the "dark side" of interpersonal relationships? Multiple choice question.
The relationship involves jealousy and gossip.
Select all that apply According to your textbook, what are some disadvantages of forming interpersonal relationships online?
They may be short lived. They may be unfulfilling. They may lack depth.
True or false: Definitions of interpersonal relationships are more complex today than they were in the past. True false question.
True
People tend to view appropriate disclosure of highly intimate information as Multiple choice question.
a positive thing that should be reciprocated.
Self-disclosure often increases as
a relationship becomes deeper and closer.
Which of the following best explains how relational intimacy affects disclosure in a relationship?
Disclosure typically increases as the relationship lengthens and deepens.
Which of the following would be an example of Miller and Steinberg's definition of interpersonal communication within an interpersonal relationship?
A person calls her stepmother and talks about the weather.
Which of the following would be an example of Miller and Steinberg's definition of interpersonal communication within an interpersonal relationship? Multiple choice question.
A person calls her stepmother and talks about the weather.
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 shows a dysfunctional style of conflict?
A person takes criticism as a personal attack.
Select all that apply 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 is an example of a symmetrical relationship?
An outgoing woman dates an outgoing man.
Which of the following would be an example of information in the blind area of the Johari window for Derek? Multiple choice question.
Derek does not realize that others see him as untrustworthy.
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 demonstrates how disclosure works within a family unit? Multiple choice question.
Grandparents may become the target of self-disclosures.
Select all that apply What type of qualities can bring about an unhealthy relationship?
Obsession and jealousy Mental abuse Physical abuse
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.
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? Multiple choice question.
a person's hometown
Relational satisfaction is generally lowest when disclosure is at what levels? Multiple select question.
at the highest level. at the lowest level.
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence. "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
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence. "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
Fill in the blanks to complete the sentence. William Schutz believes interaction with others satisfies the need for inclusion, the need for affection, and the need for
control
In terms of disclosure in the development of a relationship, negative information is more likely to be disclosed _____ a relationship. Multiple choice question.
later in
In Sandra Petronio's communication privacy management (CPM) theory, people intentionally _____ about who has access to their private information. Multiple choice question.
make rules
As opposed to the beginning of a relationship, people tend to disclose __________ information as they become closer to people. Multiple choice question.
negative
Reciprocal disclosure is least common between which groups?
parents and children
Interdependence refers to a relationship in which
persons are mutually dependent on each other and have an effect on each other.
The communication privacy management (CPM) theory helps people think about how their _____ information is shared
private
Friendships are based most heavily on ______ for emerging adults. Multiple choice question.
self-disclosure
An interpersonal relationship in which the participants are very similar is a(n) relationship.
symmetrical
