Sp test 2
In ___ The parents pick their child spouse
Arranged marriages
During a family conflict which describes the role filled by people who hold others responsible for whatever goes wrong but except no responsibility for their own behavior
Blammer
According to social penetration theory the range of topics when does closes with people is known as
Breadth
And what two ways do self disclosure is usually very
Breadth and depth
Which of the following statements accurately describe comparison level and comparison level for alternatives and social exchange theory
Comparison level measures how satisfied you are in a relationship,Comparison level for alternatives predict whether a real relationship will last
______ Messages are behaviors that imply a lack of respect or value for others
Confirming
Which of the following statements are true about the connection between positivity and divorce
Couples that an act five positive messages for everyone negative message are the healthiest Couples that an act zero positive messages for every eight negative are at high risk of divorce couples that an act zero positive messages for every eight negative are at high risk of divorceCouples who use more disconfirming messages have an elevated risk of divorce
Integration
Developing behaviors that satisfy both sides of the tension
reaffirmation
Embracing the tension between the two sides as a normal part of life
Which of the following are key benefits of self disclosure
Enhancement of relationships and trust, emotional release ,assistance to others, reciprocity
A theory that maintains that a good relationship is one in which your ratio of cost to get rewards is equal to that of your partner is called
Equity theory
The significant emotional closeness that you experience in a relationship is called
Intimacy
Which of the following statements characterize the investment of energies and other resources in an intimate relationship
Investment
Which of the following are characteristics of self disclosure
It should be intentional and truthful
Which of the following is not true about criticism
It's a form of stonewalling
Which is true about dialectical tensions and intimate relationships
Managing them can improve communication
When someone is in only one romantic relationship at a time and does not have sexual or Romantic attachment to others that person is practicing
Monogamy
When it comes to self disclosure and reciprocity means
Mutual self disclosure
Although there are exceptions to the rule self disclosure is usually
Reciprical
Although there are exceptions to the rules of disclosure is usually
Reciprocal
Re-calibration
Reframing attention so that the opposition between the two sides disappears
A key benefit of self disclosure is emotional
Release
Which of the following describes the act of intentionally giving others information about ourselves that we believe to be true but which we think they don't already have
Self disclosure
Which of the following statements are true about cultural variations on romantic relationships in regards to sex
Some cultures a firm same-sex romantic relationships Social and legal acceptance of same-sex romantic relationships are very dramatically from culture to culture Some cultures prohibit same-sex romantic relationships
Which of the following statements are true about the connection between confirming messages and marriage
Stable satisfied couples have more positive than negative communication Confirming messages are particularly important in a marital relationships
Which of the following are examples of roles that families are expected to enact
Taking care of one another Living together Representing themselves as a family to outsiders
For an act of communication to be considered self disclosure the speaker must believe it is to be
True
Enhancement of relationships and _____ is a key benefit of self disclosure
Trust
Which of the following statements are true about how we form and maintain social bonds
We seek to reduce uncertainty we way costs and benefits in evaluating our relationships we are attracted to some people and not others
Your comparison level for_____ Measures how much better or worse your current relationship is then your other options
Alternative
Social
A commitment to spend time together and get along
Legal
A responsibility to provide food and housing for their children
Emotional
A sense of responsibility for each other's feelings
True or false relational maintenance behaviors theory explains why we choose to maintain relationships
False
Which of the following explain the significance of familial relationships in our lives
Family can provide us with unconditional love and support that cannot be found anywhere else Family introduces us to the concept of relationships and teaches us how to engage in them Family can provide us with a feeling of belonging and a sense of our own history
Which of the following are true about communicating and families
Family roles embody the functions people serve in the family Family stories are part of a family's collective memory Family rituals have special meaning for the family
One type of family connection is based on______ Ties which means family members are related by blood
Genetic
Which of the following statements is true about expectations are in relationships
Having realistic expectations will improve communication
The concept of relational maintenance behaviors explains
How certain behaviors function to rain for social bonds
The concept of relational maintenance behaviors explains
How certain behaviors function to reinforce social bonds
In terms of conflict what matters the most to relationships is
How the conflict is handled by the pair
Which of the following are stages of a relationship development identified by communication scholar mark Knapp
Initiating experimenting intensifying Integragating