COMM 1100 KSU Ch. 9

Which of the following is an example of using Machiavellian tactics? a. Asking a friend to tell your roommate that you don't want to live with him next semester because he is messy. b. Telling your roommate that you don't want to live with him because you don't want to hurt your friendship. c. Telling your roommate a "white lie"—that you don't want to live with him because you need to live alone so you can study more. d. Telling your roommate directly that you don't want to live with him because he is too messy.

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

With which of the people below are you in a close relationship? a. The best friend who you text daily. b. The person you say hello to in the elevator on your way to communication class. c. The person who serves you coffee at Starbucks each morning. d. The cashier who checks out your groceries.

a. The best friend who you text daily.

Two effective strategies to try when you have unintentionally misspoken or hurt someone's feelings are _____ and _____. a. apologies; justification b. reframing; excuses c. humor; ignorance d. avoidance; withdrawal

a. apologies; justification

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. a. avoiding b. circumscribing c. stagnating d. differentiating

a. avoiding

Researchers found that high-quality social relationships were associated with _____. a. increased longevity b. decreased wealth c. increased power d. decreased intercultural contact

a. increased longevity

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. a. predicted outcome b. equity c. uncertainty reduction d. social exchange

a. predicted outcome

Which of these words best describes homogeneity in a relationship? a. similarity b. difference c. attraction d. complexity

a. similarity

According to your text, people with even a few close relationships experience _____ than those who are lonely. a. more communication anxiety b. a greater sense of well-being c. more stress d. a greater degree of job success

b. a greater sense of well-being

Which of the following is a way organizations create rules that attempt to control and influence employees' communication practices? a. making employees track their expenses b. creation of sexual harassment policies c. requiring that employees wear headphones if listening to music d. instituting anti-nepotism policies

b. creation of sexual harassment policies

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 _____. a. predicted outcome theory b. equity theory c. the matching hypothesis d. social exchange theory

b. equity theory

A high degree of similarity is also known as _____. a. heterogeneity b. homogeneity c. ethnocentrism d. proximity

b. homogeneity

Which step in Knapp's stage model occurs when both people seek to increase intimacy and connectedness? a. differentiating b. intensifying c. integrating d. circumscribing

b. intensifying

What are the two types of hurtful messages? a. primary and secondary b. intentional and unintentional c. aggressive and nonaggressive d. ritual and societal

b. intentional and unintentional

An individual who repeatedly makes comments pressuring an unwilling partner to have sex with them is engaging in what type of aversive behavior? a. situational violence b. sexual coercion c. sexual fraternization d. Machiavellian tactics

b. sexual coercion

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 _____. a. passing away b. sudden death c. unexplained rivalry d. misunderstanding

b. sudden death

Stacey says, "He's so attractive. I bet his romantic partner is very good looking too." This assumption reflects the ideas of _____. a. predicted outcome theory b. the matching hypothesis c. uncertainty reduction theory d. social exchange theory

b. the matching hypothesis

In U.S. culture, parents are encouraged to understand that _____ will turn toward their friends and away from their families. a. very young children b. the elderly c. adolescents d. young married couples

c. adolescents

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? a. the matching hypothesis b. predicted outcome theory c. attraction theory d. uncertainty reduction theory

c. attraction theory

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? a. jealous b. honest c. deceptive d. critical

c. 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? a. breadth b. vividness c. depth d. frequency

c. depth

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? a. meaning denial b. withdrawal c. disqualification d. topic avoidance

c. disqualification

Close relationships are especially distinguished from other relationships by their _____, intensity, and diversity of contact. a. formality b. interchangeability c. frequency d. superficiality

c. frequency

Flirting is a(n) _____ behavior that signals you are interested in a potential romantic relationship with another person. a. maintaining b. justifying c. initiating d. terminating

c. 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. a. cohorts b. statutes c. institutions d. social classes

c. 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. a. justification b. sudden death c. passing away d. betrayal

c. passing away

Nonstrategic, routine behaviors that couples perform, such as using humor or joking, self-disclosure, and positivity, are examples of _____. a. terminating behaviors b. de-escalation behaviors c. relational maintenance behaviors d. initiating behaviors

c. relational maintenance behaviors

When you use openness to end a relationship, you _____. a. avoid contacting the other person b. make the other person jealous so they want to break up c. straightforwardly explain why the relationship is ending d. make up a false story to avoid hurting the other person's feelings

c. straightforwardly explain why the relationship is ending

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 _____. a. men are never victims of unwanted sexual coercion b. female sexual aggression is natural and desirable c. men seldom initiate sexual contact d. women bear responsibility for controlling sexual contact

d. women bear responsibility for controlling sexual contact

The dimension of self-disclosure known as _____ refers to the number of different topics two individuals willingly discuss. a. depth b. frequency c. width d. breadth

d. breadth

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. a. avoiding b. stagnating c. initiating d. circumscribing

d. 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 _____. a. authenticity b. framing c. disqualification d. context

d. context

What type of messages tend to occur when someone criticizes, teases, or verbally rejects someone? a. unintentional messages b. authentic messages c. avoidance messages d. hurtful messages

d. hurtful messages

The communication that occurs between individuals in casual relationships tends to be _____. a. highly qualitative but not quantitative b. highly personal and superficial c. reliant upon participants' knowledge of each other d. influenced more by social norms

d. influenced more by social norms

Messages that are perceived as being designed specifically to cause harm to the recipient are called _____ messages. a. critical thinking b. unintentional c. inauthentic d. intentional

d. intentional

When people perceive a threat to an existing relationship, they often feel _____. a. proximity b. diaspora c. deception d. jealousy

d. 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? a. negative identity b. positive tone c. behavioral d. justification

d. justification

The tendency to develop relationships with people who are approximately as attractive as we are is known as the _____. a. attractiveness theory b. predicted outcome theory c. uncertainty reduction theory d. matching hypothesis

d. matching hypothesis

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? a. attractiveness b. romance c. proximity d. similarity

d. similarity