Chapter 6

Which of the following is TRUE about communication patterns between men and women?

Women tend to be more expressive

Our neighbors and coworkers are members of our

social network

Which of the following is the BEST example of emotional support?

Eduardo listens to his sister as she describes to him how her boyfriend broke up with her.

All of the following are true about cohabitation EXCEPT that

It is a predictor for divorce

By deciding that he didn't have time to vote in the last election, Derrick missed an opportunity to build

collective connectedness

Anthropologist Helen Fisher and other scientists have described attraction as

feelings of elation and euphoria produced by neurochemicals

The growth of Internet dating has made it easier to

meet people outside your proximity.

Relational connectedness is MOST likely to be enhanced by

meeting a friend for lunch

In face-to-face conversations,

men frown more often than women, and women smile more often than men.

A hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is

oxytocin

A likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is that

users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating.

In relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is

conflict resolution

Through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for

intimacy, social integration, and nurturance.

Self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because

you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you.

Family consists of

a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging.

Jealousy can be based on all of the following EXCEPT

intense devotion

According to Sternberg's triangular theory of love, love involves

intimacy, passion, commitment

Which of the following is TRUE about power in relationships?

In relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions.

Which of the following is TRUE about appropriate self-disclosure?

It involves sharing feelings and information as a means of getting to know a person.

Which of the following statements about connectedness is TRUE?

The average number of confidants reported by Americans is on the rise

In a healthy relationship,

you're honest with yourself and each other

Javier wants to talk with Stephan about his frustration related to Stephan's excessive spending, but as he is speaking, Stephan keeps texting on his cell phone. This is an example of what pattern common in troubled relationships?

Stonewalling

Which of the following statements about intimate relationships is TRUE?

Supportive intimate relationships are associated with a longer life span.

What is social capital?

The collective value of all of the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support

What is social media screening?

something practiced by some U.S. employers in order to find information about job applicants