Interpersonal Communications CH. 11

The cycle of abuse contains all of the following EXCEPT: Question options: a) tension. b) explosion. c) remorse. d) Perspective. e) honeymoon.

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Which kind of love is practical love? Question options: a) Eros b) Storge c) Ludus d) Pragma e) Agape

d) Pragma

Unrealistic expectations about spending time together is one of the greatest problems that people in long-distance romantic relationships face. TrueFalse

True

Which of the following comments would likely be made during the invitational stage of romantic relationships? Question options: a) "Are you also a communication studies major?" b) "My parents divorced when I was 5 years old, so it's difficult for me to bond with others." c) "I'm really afraid of getting involved with anyone." d) "How would you describe your views on organized religion?" e) "Let's spend this weekend hiking in the redwoods."

a) "Are you also a communication studies major?"

Describing his romantic relationship, Bob says, "I fell in love the moment I saw Doreen. It was a classic case of love at first sight, and I still light up whenever I see her." Bob seems to have which style of loving? Question options: a) Eros b) Storge c) Ludus d) Pragma e) Agape

a) Eros

According to research reports discussed in the textbook, the greatest influences on interpersonal attraction are Question options: a) attractiveness, proximity, and similarity. b) proximity, similarity, and love style. c) similarity, love style, and trust. d) love style, trust, and passion. e) trust, passion, and nonverbal cues.

a) attractiveness, proximity, and similarity.

People with this love style are likely to self-disclose early in a relationship, be very sentimental, and fall in love fast: Question options: a) eros. b) storge. c) ludus. d) pragma. e) agape.

a) eros.

Three dimensions of committed romantic relationships are Question options: a) intimacy, commitment, and passion. b) intimacy, passion, and love. c) intimacy, warmth, and trust. d) commitment, love, and passion. e) passion, commitment, and trust.

a) intimacy, commitment, and passion.

Which kind of love grows gradually out of common interests, values, and life goals? Question options: a) Eros b) Storge c) Ludus d) Mania e) Agape

b) Storge

In the ________ phase of romantic relationship deterioration, relational partners may begin to consider alternatives to the relationship. Question options: a) social support b) intrapsychic c) grave dressing d) dyadic e) dyadic breakdown

b) intrapsychic

In terms of love styles, all of the following statements are true EXCEPT: Question options: a) most people have a combination of styles. b) one's love style is permanent throughout life. c) love style is part of an overall interpersonal system that defines a relationship. d) individual styles are not necessarily good or bad. e) love style is affected by all other aspects of a relationship.

b) one's love style is permanent throughout life.

A comfortable, even-keeled kind of love based on friendship and compatibility is Question options: a) eros. b) storge. c) ludus. d) pragma. e) agape.

b) storge.

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? Question options: a) Eros b) Storge c) Ludus d) Pragma e) Agape

c) Ludus

Which kind of love sees love as a game? Question options: a) Eros b) Storge c) Ludus d) Pragma e) Agape

c) Ludus

A quality that sets committed romantic relationships apart from other close relationships is Question options: a) trust. b) self-disclosure. c) assumed permanence. d) social support. e) replaceability.

c) assumed permanence.

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, and how it affected them. Question options: a) social support b) intrapsychic c) grave dressing d) dyadic e) dyadic breakdown

c) grave dressing

The three secondary styles of love are Question options: a) infatuation, lust, and expressive. b) like, lust, and vibrance. c) pragma, mania, and agape. d) eros, storge, and ludus. e) eros, agape, and amor.

c) pragma, mania, and agape.

Relational culture is best defined as Question options: a) the influence of a couple's culture on their interpersonal relationship. b) the degree to which a relationship is tied into the larger culture within which it exists. c) private understandings, rules, and meanings that partners create. d) the degree to which a couple enjoys cultural activities such as attending concerts. e) the blended culture that develops when partners are from different cultural backgrounds.

c) private understandings, rules, and meanings that partners create.

The resurrection process of relationship deterioration involves all of the following EXCEPT: Question options: a) the two people move on with their lives. b) the two people conceive of themselves as single again. c) the partners attempt to restore the deteriorating relationship. d) the previous partner is no longer an intimate. e) the two people reorganize their lives without their previous partner.

c) the partners attempt to restore the deteriorating relationship.

The feelings of closeness, connection, tenderness are associated with which dimension of love? Question options: a) Respect b) Commitment c) Lust d) Intimacy e) Passion

d) Intimacy

Which dimension of love involves the intensely positive feelings and fervent desire for the other person? Question options: a) Eros b) Romance c) Commitment d) Passion e) Intimacy

d) Passion

Of her marriage Myra 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." Myra seems to have which style of loving? Question options: a) Eros b) Ludus c) Agape d) Storge e) Pragma

d) Storge

To build a lasting relationship with someone, we need something more durable than passion, we need Question options: a) sensuality. b) communication. c) complexity. d) commitment. e) intimacy.

d) commitment.

The three primary styles of love are Question options: a) infatuation, lust, and expressive. b) like, lust, and vibrance. c) pragma, mania, and agape. d) eros, storge, and ludus. e) eros, agape, and amor.

d) eros, storge, and ludus.

Which one of the following statements is true about violence and abuse in romantic relationships? Question options: a) Only women can be targets of violence and abuse. b) Violence and abuse happens in marriages, but rarely between dating partners. c) Violence is rare in heterosexual cohabiting couples. d) All abuse in romantic relationships is physical. e) Many people do not report violent or abusive incidents.

e) Many people do not report violent or abusive incidents.