Interpersonal Communications Ch. 10

Misunderstandings between friends often arise out of our interpretations of others' behaviors, not the behaviors themselves. True/False

True

Most friendships face the challenge of distance, and many don't survive it. True/False

True

For individuals socialized in feminine speech communities, closeness in interpersonal relationships is primarily achieved through Question 14 options: a) dialogue. b) sharing activities. c) providing practical assistance. d) working toward common goals. e) nonverbal communication.

a) dialogue.

Supporting a friend primarily involves saying nice things in order to make him or her feel better rather than giving honest opinions. True/False

False

The likelihood of sustaining a long-distance friendship depends in part on socioeconomic class. True/False

True

Friendships generally begin with Question 18 options: a) frequent self-disclosure. b) role-limited interaction. c) working out rules for interaction. d) stabilized friendship. e) friendly relations.

b) role-limited interaction.

What is one difference between most online and face-to-face friendships? Question 25 options: a) Online friendships include fewer self-disclosures. b) Online friendships are more intimate. c) Online friendships are less personal. d) Online friendships are more adapted to individuals. e) Online friendships tend to be richer.

c) Online friendships are less personal.

One of the two dimensions of trust is Question 16 options: a) a willingness to invest. b) natural spontaneity. c) emotional reliability. d) intimacy. e) positive regard

c) emotional reliability.

According to your book, all of the following are included in the nature of friendship EXCEPT: Question 13 options: a) willingness to invest. b) emotional closeness. c) acceptance. d) peer pressure. e) trust.

d) peer pressure.

Intimate friends tend to be friends of the road. True/False

False

Unlike other relationships, dual perspective is unimportant in communication between friends. True/False

False

Cyberbullying differs from f2f bullying in that it is often perpetrated anonymously. True/False

True

Diverse cultural backgrounds may create misunderstandings that strain friendships. True/False

True

Even if there is no actual sexual activity, sexual undertones may ripple beneath the surface of friendships between heterosexual women and men. True/False

True

In friendships, it is best to let go of minor irritations. True/False

True

Women are more likely than men to sustain ties with friends who live at a distance. True/False

True

The clearest indication that a friendship is in the waning stage is Question 21 options: a) less quality and quantity of communication. b) attempts to seek common ground during conflict. c) involving others in activities and conversations. d) relying more on general stereotypes and scripts. e) working out rules for interacting.

a) less quality and quantity of communication.

"Friends of the heart" are friends Question 24 options: a) who stay friends in spite of time and distance. b) to whom we feel sexually attracted. c) with whom we do activities together. d) from the past whom we remember fondly. e) who we love more than other friends.

a) who stay friends in spite of time and distance.

The nature and dynamics of friendships change throughout life. All of the following statements are supported by research about these dynamics EXCEPT: Question 23 options: a) toddlers may grieve when a friend moves away. b) adolescent females tend to define their friends as groups of people. c) friendships in middle adult years tend to be difficult to sustain. d) elderly people tend to value long term friends with whom they can relive memories. e) young children tend to think of friendships primarily in terms of their own needs.

b) adolescent females tend to define their friends as groups of people.

All of the following are external pressures on friendships EXCEPT: Question 22 options: a) competing demands. b) sexual attraction. c) major transitions in life. d) geographic location. e) lifestyle changes.

b) sexual attraction.

People socialized in masculine speech communities tend to achieve closeness in interpersonal relationships primarily through Question 15 options: a) dialogue. b) sharing activities. c) self-disclosure. d) confiding secrets. e) nonverbal communication.

b) sharing activities.

Ngoc and Nikole have been friends for many years and share a high level of trust. Their friendship is best described as ________. Question 20 options: a) nascent friendship b) role-limited interaction c) moving toward friendship d) stabilized friendship e) friendly relations

d) stabilized friendship

Which primary expectation of friendship seems to be universal? Question 17 options: a) Emotional expressiveness b) Warmth c) Respect d) Courtesy e) Trust

e) Trust

Unlike most relationships, friendships Question 12 options: a) do not differ among cultures. b) are legitimized by special ceremonies. c) are governed by formal standards. d) have an institutionalized structure. e) are voluntary

e) are voluntary

One indication that a friendship is in the nascent stage is that participants Question 19 options: a) have less quality and quantity of communication. b) attempt to seek common ground during conflict. c) involve others in activities and conversations. d) rely more on general stereotypes and scripts. e) work out private rules for interacting.

e) work out private rules for interacting.