Unit 4: Interpersonal Relationships (Questions)

What are the 4 quadrants of the Johari Window ?

1. Open 2. Blind 3. Hidden or Facade 4. Unknown

What are 3 IPC strategies for opening lines of communication ?

1: Direct 2: Ambiguous 3: Flippant

What are the 4 characteristics of Interpersonal Communication ?

1: IPC is both verbal and nonverbal. 2: IPC takes place within interdependent relationships. 3: IPC varies in its degree of personal-ness. 4: IPC can be conducted in a variety of contexts, using a range of media.

What are the 3 most damaging types of Dark-Side Communication ?

1: Jealousy 2: Intimate partner violence 3: Stalking/Bullying.

What are the 6 fundamentals of Small Talk ?

1: Use eye contact to signal interest. 2: Nonverbal immediacy behaviors to signal listening 3: Learn and use one another's names. 4: Draws out information without getting too personal. 5: Keep it light and keep it safe! 6: Be positive and focus and avoid being a downer

What are the 2 key principles of the Johari Window ?

1: We develop trust, openness, accurate perceptions, and understanding with others by disclosing information about ourselves. 2: Based on that information, others provide us with feedback, which we can use to learn more about how they perceive us and so adjust our behavior to promote more accurate perceptions and understanding.

When a person's inclusion needs are not met, he or she may become either antisocial and/or oversocial. TRUE or FALSE?

A person with unmet inclusion needs may avoid interactions or draw attention to himself or herself. #A

When our need for Inclusion is met, we feel ____________ ?

Accepted

Which of the following sets encompasses three of the most damaging types of communication? 1: Jealousy, stalking/bullying, and relationship dialectics 2: Stalking/bullying, intimate partner violence, and relationship dissolution 3: Jealousy, intimate partner violence, and stalking/bullying 4: Conflict, jealousy, and intimate partner violence

All three of these are very dangerous and destructive. #C

When our need for Affection is met, we feel ____________ ?

Approval

Which of the following actions moves information from the blind area to the open area? 1: Self-discovery 2: Feedback 3: Self-disclosure

Asking others for feedback about yourself allows you to see yourself through the eyes of another. In terms of the Johari Window, your open area expands to the right, shrinking your blind area. #B

Dan has had a rough day at work. He gets stuck in traffic on his way home. He stops at the store for milk before going home. As he checks out, he says to the cashier, "What a lovely day. The sun is a welcome surprise from all the rain we have had." What characteristic of small talk is Dan illustrating? 1: Good small talk focuses on the weather. 2: Good small talk is best used for strangers. 3: Good small talk is often brief, only one sentence. 4: Good small talk emphasizes the positive.

Avoid being a downer or a complainer. #D

Which of the following Relationship Maintenance Strategies would be MOST helpful in a conflict? Chas shows his girlfriend Ally ________ when he books them a trip to Europe that is over six months away. 1: Tasks 2: Assurances 3: Understanding 4: Positivity

By Chas booking a trip that is over six months away, he is giving assurance to Ally that he sees the relationship lasting well into the future. #B

Tom came home from work in a bad mood and lashed out at Laurie for no reason, causing an argument that led to them not speaking for the rest of the night. Tom felt bad and planned a surprise date night for him and Laurie to help show her that he was sorry. Which of the following strategies for a functional relationship is Tom utilizing in this scenario? 1: Apologize to the offended. 2: Make it up to the offended partner. 3: Forgive, recommit, and focus on the positives of the relationship. 4: Communicate with one another.

By planning a special event for Laurie, Tom is trying to regain favor with Laurie, in the hopes of mending their relationship. #B

Which of the following Relationship Maintenance Strategies would be MOST helpful in a conflict? Every night, Nancy knows to cook dinner and clean up thea kitchen and every weekend, Bill knows to mow the lawn and trim the weeds. After 30 years of marriage, ________ are being displayed in Nancy and Bill's relationship. 1: Tasks 2: Assurances 3: Understanding 4: Positivity

By sharing in the household responsibilities, Nancy and Bill have developed a way to equally distribute the work within their relationship. #A

Which of the following statements on relationship maintenance is NOT accurate? 1: Communication functions give relationships stability. 2: Communication has no bearing on relationships. 3: Communication functions give quality to relationships. 4: Communication functions support relationships.

Communication plays a major role in the development of relationships. #B

Since Alec found out that Graciela got the partner promotion, he has brought up his concern that Graciela will treat him differently and less like an equal in their friendship more than four times. What important negative aspect of openness is he engaged in? 1: TMI (too much information) 2: Cowardice 3: Rumination 4: Complaining

Communication research suggests that continually talking about a problem can negatively impact a relationship. #C

When our need for Control is met, we feel ____________ ?

Comnpetent

Match the scenario with the Relational Dialectic BEST exemplified. Liam and Elizabeth just began a romantic relationship. Elizabeth is really excited and wants to spend all her free time with Liam. Although Liam enjoys Elizabeth's company, he also feels the need to have some time to himself. When Liam expresses that he wants some time alone, Elizabeth feels hurt and confused.

Connection/Autonomy

After church on Sunday, Carrie and Steve get invited out to lunch with some friends in the congregation. Carrie really wants Steve to spend time with her friends, but he would rather go home and watch the football game alone. What are the competing dialectical tensions in this situation? 1: Openness and privacy 2: Predictability and novelty 3: Connection and autonomy

Connection/autonomy refers to the struggle between a desire to be enmeshed and integrated with one another (connection) and a desire for independence (autonomy). #A

Match the scenario with the Dark Side Communication type BEST exemplified. ___________ involves using the Internet to threaten or communicate in unwanted ways with another. 1: Spamming 2: Keylogging 3: Flaming 4: Cyberstalking

Cyberstalkers might target their victims through email, chat rooms, message boards, and social media sites. #D

LeBron and Ronald have been best friends for years. Now, LeBron has moved far away from Ronald. They both agreed to utilize technology to keep their relationship strong and viable. Even though LeBron and Ronald text and Facebook daily, LeBron is feeling less than satisfied with their relationship. What long-distance relationship maintenance strategy characteristic do LeBron and Ronald need to consider here? 1: Ronald should make an effort to visit LeBron occasionally because face-to-face communication is often better than communicating through technology. 2: LeBron should consider moving back closer to Ronald because good friends are difficult to find. 3: LeBron and Ronald should set up specific times to meet for a video conference so they can see each other's faces. 4: Texting and social media might not be enough to keep LeBron happy and satisfied with the relationship. 5: LeBron has to communicate with other people to make new friends.

Despite the power of technology to help support and sustain long-distance relationships, they can still be challenging, lonely, and stressful. #D

What is meant by "communication is a transaction"? 1: The person speaking is providing a message to the listener. 2: The listener must wait for the speaker to be done talking and then can respond, like a transaction (give and take). 3: All people involved are simultaneously exchanging messages. 4: The listener must receive the message and process it.

Each person interacting is exchanging messages. #C

Which of the following describes a relationship maintenance strategy in which one person expresses or affirms commitment to the other? 1: Assurances 2: Understanding 3: Tasks 4: Positivity

Explicit and implicit expressions help a partner feel confident that the other partner is committed. #A

Match the scenario with the Dark Side Communication type BEST exemplified. ___________ is(are) online verbal abuse on social media sites or through instant messaging and email 1: Spamming 2: Keylogging 3: Flaming 4: Cyberstalking

Flaming describes a particular type of electronic aggression that involves messages meant to anger and frustrate a recipient. #C

Match the scenario with the Interpersonal Intensification Strategy BEST exemplified. The following day, Tara buys Quincy a new video game to show her appreciation for all of his help during her dad's illness.

Giving gifts and tokens of affection to the other.

Graciela and Alec started out as colleagues at their law firm who were strangers. Their relationship changed as they became fierce competitors for success at the firm and antagonistic with one another. Finally, Graciela and Alec moved beyond workplace politics and became close friends who gave each other advice and support in their professional and personal lives. Most recently, Graciela has been informed that she has made partner at her firm, a position that both she and Alec have been competing hard toward achieving. Graciela immediately desires to tell her friend Alec "the good news," that she has been given the promotion. She wants to tell him many of the important and interesting details, yet feels the need to hold some information back due to the nature of their relationship. Which of the following relationship dialectics is creating tension in Graciela and Alec's relationship? 1: Connection/autonomy. She wants to be an individual, yet retain their bond. 2: Honesty/deceit. She wants to tell Alec about her life, but considers lying to spare his feelings. 3: Openness/privacy. She wants to share with her friend and colleague, but for professional reasons feels the need to hold some information back. 4: Predictability/novelty. She wants their relationship to stay the same, yet thinks the new information could deepen their bond.

Graciela wants to keep Alec informed but feels the need for privacy for professional reasons. #C

Which of the following is an example of dialectic tension between predictability and novelty? 1: Two best friends who share everything 2: A couple that always eats at the same restaurant 3: A daughter who wants to go out of state for college 4: A man who doesn't disclose his real last name to his girlfriend.

Habits and routines reflect the dialectic tension concerned with predictability and novelty. #B

Match the scenario with the Interpersonal Intensification Strategy BEST exemplified. Now that they have been dating for over a month, Quincy casually refers to Tara as his girlfriend so that he can gauge her reaction and, hopefully, initiate a conversation.

Having "relationship talks" about where the relationship is and where the participants see it going.

Match the scenario with the Interpersonal Intensification Strategy BEST exemplified. While Tara is away, Quincy looks after her dog and even picks her up from the airport once her father makes a full recovery.

Helping the individual by doing favors for him or her.

Within what medium or context does IPC occur ?

IPC can be conducted in a variety of contexts, using a range of media.

Can IPC vary in degrees of personal-ness ?

IPC exists along a continuum of personal-ness, ranging from impersonal to highly personal and intimate.

Is Interpersonal communication (IPC) Verbal or NonVerbal ?

IPC is both verbal and nonverbal.

Which of the following factors distinguishes interpersonal communication (IPC) from other types of communication? 1: IPC exists only in familial or romantic relationships. 2: IPC exists only in dyadic relationships. 3: IPC only takes place through face-to-face communication. 4: IPC exists only between interdependent communicators.

IPC requires that the behavior of each communicator affects the other to some degree. #D

Between what people does IPC takes place ?

IPC takes place within interdependent relationships.

Karl has lied to Emma, his girlfriend. The relationship has become strained. Emma has come to you for some advice. Which of the following might help their relationship be more functional? 1: Karl should walk away from Emma. 2: Forgive, recommit, and focus on the positives of the relationship. 3: Emma should leave Karl. 4: Emma should provide a list of ultimatums that Karl will abide by. 5: Karl and Emma can stay together and it's okay if Emma does not forgive Karl.

If Karl and Emma decide to move forward and leave the past behind, they should show one another mutual affection. Think and talk about the positive consequences of staying together. #B

What is the BEST solution when handling intimate partner violence (IPV)? 1: Physically get away from the person who is being violent. 2: Stay with the violent person, in hopes that it gets better and the violence stops. 3: Get the family of the violent person involved to see if they can help. 4: Try to talk it out with the person who is being violent.

If you or someone you know is victimized by intimate partner violence, the most important thing that you can do is to physically get away from the violent individual and take measures to ensure that he or she cannot come into contact with you (e.g., find a safe place to stay, obtain an order of personal protection through the criminal justice system, and block calls and texts from the individual). #A

Match the scenario with the Interpersonal Intensification Strategy BEST exemplified. While walking her home after their second date, Quincy asks Tara what she would like to do the following weekend, even though she had mentioned she already had other plans.

Increasing the amount of time spent together

Rick and Javier have an interesting and complex relationship. They are longtime friends, recent romantic partners, as well as coworkers on an independent film that they have developed together. Rick works as the writer and producer of the film, while Javier is directing and filming the project. While currently Rick is ensuring the success of their film by securing funding and attracting local talent, at the same time, Javier must create a production schedule and storyboard the script that Rick wrote. From a communication standpoint, they must successfully complete all these tasks while being sensitive to the state of their working, friendly, and romantic relationship. Rick and Javier's interpersonal and professional relationships illustrate a great example of two individuals who are interdependent because __________. 1: Rick and Javier are mutually dependent on one another for their shared goal 2: Rick and Javier sometimes depend on one another and sometimes interact independently 3: Rick and Javier are dependent on other individuals in order to reach their goal 4: Rick and Javier are independently completing tasks for a shared goal

Individuals are interdependent if they are mutually relying on one another for successful communication. #A

Increasingly, Alec became more aggressive in stating that he was "cheated" out of the partner position to others and withdrew from the friendship he once had with Graciela. Her attempts to dialogue with him and maintain their friendship were met with outright hostility. Alec might storm off, or, worse, might follow Graciela to her car continuing to blame her for all that was wrong with his career and their friendship. What interpersonal feeling was Alec communicating and how could he have expressed it more effectively? 1: Jealousy. Alec should have been honest about his envy and worked to be calm and positive. 2: Rage. Alec should have vented once honestly to Graciela and then apologized for his anger. 3: Jealousy. Alec should have internalized his envy of Graciela's success and worked harder. 4: Rage. Alec should have internalized his anger and acted happy for Graciela's success.

Individuals should work to disclose jealousy in productive ways. #A

Jo wants to end her relationship with Jacoby. She explains to him, "Jacoby, the last few months of our relationship have been stressful. I have come to the decision to end the relationship and I'd like your support. I appreciate your influence in my life, and you mean a great deal to me. I am hopeful that we will remain friends, and I'd like to continue our weekly Friday nights at the pizza place. I know you will find success with your business and wish you all the very best." Given the characteristics of a successful termination strategy, which one of the characteristics is missing? 1: End on a positive note. 2: Create distance. 3: Provide forwarding information in case there is a need. 4: Come to an explicit agreement that the relationship is going to end.

It is important to consciously create both physical and psychological distance when you have decided to end a relationship. Jo suggesting that she and Jacoby continue to meet weekly over pizza is not recommended as a successful termination strategy. #B

Match the scenario with the Dark Side Communication type BEST exemplified. ___________ involves sending electronic viruses, and tracing another person's computer and Internet activity through illegally placed devices and software designed to detect all of the keystrokes that an individual types on his or her personal computer. 1: Spamming 2: Keylogging 3: Flaming 4: Cyberstalking

Keylogging describes the use of tools to track others and obtain passwords and other data. #B

Murphy has not ever been married. As an only child, he is accustomed to being by himself. Bella, his girlfriend of six months, recently moved in. Which of the following strategies would be MOST helpful for maintaining this relationship? 1: Recognize that coming together after periods of separation will require patience and adjustment. 2: Murphy and Bella should have high expectations for the success of this transition. 3: Because they have been dating for a while, it's likely Murphy and Bella will have most things in common and will share the same behaviors. 4: Because Murphy and Bella have been dating for six months, they should have a great time living together.

Living independently, people develop preferences, habits, and routines, so Murphy and Bella will need time to adjust. #A

Beth and Mario have decided to stay together despite the fact that Mario has to move three states away for the summer to take care of his ill mother. What is one piece of advice you would offer Beth and Mario to support a healthy long-distance relationship? 1: Commit to commitment. 2: Accept that each other might betray the relationship. 3: As long as one of the partners is committed to the relationship, that will be enough to maintain it. 4: Mario should plan a visit home each month.

Long-distance relationships require a commitment to commitment. #A

Which of the following maintenance strategies would be MOST helpful in a conflict? 1: Positivity. Patience, forgiveness, avoiding harsh criticism, and being proactive are crucial to managing disagreement in a healthy manner. 2: Tasks. If tasks are evenly divided, there will be less to argue about. 3: Shared connections. It helps to have friends to vent to about relational conflict. 4: Openness. In times of conflict, it is helpful to clear the air.

Maintaining a healthy relationship in times of conflict requires focusing on positive, forgiving, and productive communication designed to fix problems. #A

Lucy and Ben had a major argument, and Lucy said some very offensive things to Ben. Once they both calmed down, Lucy felt bad and offered to treat Ben to some ice cream. Which of the following scenarios is Lucy employing in this scenario? 1: Apologize 2: Forgive, recommit, and focus on the positives of the relationship 3: Communicate with one another 4: Make it up to the injured partner

Make it up to the injured partner #D

Which of the following Relationship Maintenance Strategies would be MOST helpful in a conflict? Mark displayed ________ when he and Jamie found themselves differing on what movie they should go see. Instead of arguing, Mark happily agreed to see the movie Jamie wanted, suggesting that he would pick the movie the next time they go out. 1: Tasks 2: Assurances 3: Understanding 4: Positivity

Mark is handling his disagreement with Jamie in a positive way. #D

Debra and Monica are enrolled in the same online course. When they are paired up for the midterm project, they determine they will need to communicate almost daily in order to finish the assignment. Two weeks into the project, Debra notices that Monica has begun to share more personal details about her life, such as details about her mother's battle with cancer and her ideas for a startup venture she wants to pursue after graduation. As a result of these conversations, Debra feels comfortable asking Monica about her family and has told her about her own experiences with her father's illness. Debra and Monica's interaction BEST exemplifies which of the following concepts? 1: Small talk 2: Social attraction 3: Relationship audition 4: Self-disclosure

More intimate and personal information is shared as the relationship develops. #D

Javier notices that Rick has become withdrawn, and decides to initiate a conversation not only about their shared film project, but about their relationship in general. He realizes that on both a personal and professional level, their relationship has changed quickly. Rick responds by telling Javier what he imagines and hopes for their future with the film and with their new committed relationship. He would like them to work together more and truly collaborate on the film while spending more time getting to know one another when not working. Javier says he realizes how grueling asking for funding can be and offers to take over those duties from Rick to give him a break. Which of the following intensification strategies are Rick and Javier NOT using here? 1: Providing emotional support 2: Giving gifts or tokens of affection 3: Helping by doing favors 4: Having a "relationship talk"

No material gift was exchanged here. #B

Which of the following scenarios provides the BEST example of intimate partner violence (IPV)? 1: After Aletha and Frank have a lengthy two-hour argument, Aletha decides to sleep in the guest room and doesn't speak to Frank for two days. 2: George and Maria are driving home from a party. George becomes angry with Maria for being a backseat driver. As a result, he pulls over to the side of the road, gets out of the car, closes the door, and screams. After sitting on the curb for a few minutes to collect himself, he gets back in the car and drives home. 3: Carly is really upset when Justin breaks up with her. Later on, she finds out that he has been cheating on her with another women. She is so enraged that she begins to show up at Justin's work and harass him when he walks to his car. She also sends him threatening texts and emails, suggesting that she is going to harm him and his new girlfriend. 4: Kara and Brian get into an argument over finances. Brian becomes so angry that he leaves the room in the middle of their conversation and slams the door.

Not only does IPV include physical and sexual violence, but it also includes stalking a former or current partner. #C

__________ offers us a wide variety of tools to help us make our relationships last; support their quality; keep them at the desired level of intimacy; and overcome conflicts, problems, and transgressions. 1: Communication 2: Relationship satisfaction 3: Relationship quality 4: Relationship happiness 5: Relationship development

Once you have solidified a relationship characterized by openness, trust, and stability, you must turn your attention to using communication in ways that help you maintain your relationships. #A

Which quadrant represents that a person is not deceptive and engages in healthy relationships with others? 1: Open 2: Blind 3: Hidden 4: Unknown

Openness allows opportunities for feedback from others and improved ways of interacting, thus developing healthy relationships. #A

Match the scenario with the Relational Dialectic BEST exemplified. Rachel and Kami meet in their college English class. They realize that they have a lot in common and begin to hang out outside of the classroom. During their interactions, Kami finds herself sharing personal information about her past relationships, life struggles, and family. Although Rachel enjoys spending time with Kami and is happy to listen, she only talks about more superficial things, like her favorite movies and books. This leaves Kami feeling frustrated in their friendship, as though Rachel doesn't trust Kami enough to share personal information with her.

Openness/Privacy

Match the scenario with the Relational Dialectic BEST exemplified. Dan and Beth are arguing over what they should do on a Friday evening. While Dan looks forward to their Friday night tradition of renting a movie, ordering pizza, and falling asleep on the couch, it has gotten old for Beth. She wants to try something new, perhaps going out to hear a local band or trying a new restaurant.

Predictability/Novelty

Match the scenario with the Interpersonal Intensification Strategy BEST exemplified. When Tara's father has a heart attack, she immediately books a flight to stay with her mom. Knowing that this is a stressful situation for her, Quincy calls her every night to see how she is holding up.

Providing social and emotional support to the other.

Recently, Rick has been concerned with how Javier has taken to directing their film in a single-minded, noncollaborative way. Rick has responded by being distant and withdrawing affection in their personal lives. Which interpersonal set of Rick's needs is NOT being met in this situation? 1: Affection needs 2: Inclusion needs 3: Erotic needs 4: Control needs

Rick is reacting to Javier's lack of communication and collaboration. #D

Which of the following Relationship Maintenance Strategies would be MOST helpful in a conflict? Robert shows ________ when he waits for his girlfriend to unwind from a long day at work before asking her about the errands they have planned for the weekend. 1: Tasks 2: Assurances 3: Understanding 4: Positivity

Robert communicates with empathy and understanding when he considers that his girlfriend is probably still recovering from the stress of a long day at work. #C

Only one of the actions below can move information from the blind, hidden, and unknown areas. Which of the following actions expands the open area AND shrinks the other three? 1: Self-disclosure 2: Feedback 3: Shared discovery 4: Self-discovery

Shared discovery expands the open area by moving information from each of the other three areas. In terms of the model, the open area expands in both directions.

Which of the following options is NOT a key influence on how a couple handles dialectical tensions? 1: Present factors impacting a relationship 2: Past relational experiences 3: Nature of childhood connections with caregivers 4: Social expectations

Social expectations #D

Match the scenario with the Dark Side Communication type BEST exemplified. ___________ is(are) online verbal abuse on social media sites or through instant messaging and email 1: Spamming 2: Keylogging 3: Flaming 4: Cyberstalking

Spamming is a particular type of electronic aggression in which large amounts of useless messages are sent to disrupt the recipient's ability to send and receive wanted messages. #A

Robert is 18 and is getting ready to move out of his parents' home. He is struggling with how much he should tell them about his plans to travel abroad with an open-ended ticket. Which relational tension is Robert likely experiencing? 1: Openness/privacy 2: Disclosure/expression 3: Transparent/hidden 4: Parent/child 5: Honesty/secret

The assumption that you have to reveal all of your private thoughts and activities can violate your need for privacy. Robert is experiencing the openness/privacy tension. #A

What distinguishes Interpersonal Interactions from others ?

The communicators involved are affected by the behaviors and actions of the other.

What does the 1st quadrant of the Johari Window describe ?

The first quadrant, or "open" area, represents things that you know about yourself and that others know about you too.

Which of the following statements about the development of relationships is NOT correct? 1: A relationship typically progresses toward increasingly personal communication. 2: Relationships follow a specific pattern across the life span of the relationship. 3: Relationships can be initiated in a series of stages. 4: A relationship can take on unique forms of communication across its life span.

The fluid nature of relationship development suggests that people do not spend any fixed amount of time in one particular stage, and that they move back and forth between the stages across the life span of a relationship. #B

What does the 4th quadrant of the Johari Window describe ?

The fourth quadrant, which is the "unknown" area of the Johari Window, includes that which is unknown to both you and others. Human potential represents an aspect of the unknown for all of us

Melanie has been a die-hard Democrat for 30 years. She openly discusses her political beliefs with her acquaintances, friends, and family. This describes which quadrant of the Johari Window? 1: Unknown area 2: Open area 3: Blind area 4: Hidden area

The open area of the Johari Window includes behaviors you engage in publicly. #B

What does the 2nd quadrant of the Johari Window describe ?

The second quadrant of the Johari Window is labeled the "blind area," and it illustrates the things we may not be aware of but that can be seen by others.

What does the 3rd quadrant of the Johari Window describe ?

The third quadrant of the Johari Window is labeled the "hidden" or "façade" area. This area holds the things that we know about ourselves but keep hidden from others.

Which of the following BEST describes self-disclosure? 1: The occurrence of verbal and nonverbal transactions between two people 2: The process of sizing up one another to determine if a person wants to establish a relationship 3: The process of communication where a person reveals more personal and intimate details about his or her life to another person 4: The period of communication intended to escalate the relationship into greater intimacy and commitment

This best describes self-disclosure. #C

Patty has been dating Eli for a month. Eli becomes jealous when Patty mentions that her ex-boyfriend just got a job in the same office as her. Eli sensed a bit of excitement in her voice when she told him about it and assumed that she still has feelings for him. Which of the following strategies should Patty NOT employ to deal with Eli's jealousy? 1: Tell Eli his assumptions are incorrect with no further explanation. 2: Examine her behavior and determine whether it contributes to Eli's feelings. 3: Use interactive communication strategies. 4: Remain calm and reduce Eli's uncertainty.

This strategy may make Eli feel like Patty is disregarding his feelings and may lead to increased jealousy and anger. #A

Which of the following most accurately defines "interdependence"? 1: One group (e.g., students) is dependent on another group (e.g., teachers). 2: Each person is independent of the other in an interaction. 3: Two people are mutually dependent on one another.

When people rely on each other or are dependent on one another, it is a personification of interdependence. #C

Upon ending their relationship and getting together for the last time, Ibukae said the following to Jeremy: "I appreciate all that you meant to me. I wish you only wonderful experiences and believe you will no doubt become the chef you have worked so hard to become." What element of relationship dissolution is Ibukae and Jeremy experiencing? 1: Ending on a positive note 2: Letting the other know you are supportive of his or her professional endeavors 3: Saying at least one nice thing before walking away 4: Leaving the conversation open for more interaction 5: Saying something positive so you can ensure the other will not say bad things about you

When possible, show concern and regard for one another's future without becoming overly involved in or feeling responsible for one another's happiness or success. #A

Which scenario below BEST illustrates Knapp's concept of the "relationship audition"? 1: Zoie and Alton have been friends for years. They know each other probably better than anyone else—maybe even better than they know themselves. 2: Rasheen and Clarke are roommates. It makes sense to them because they grew up together and attend the same college. 3: Peter and Fritz are new friends. Peter is not sure he wants to continue the friendship, so he begins to exchange with Fritz small pieces of information about himself, hoping to hear more about Fritz. 4: Professor Edson and her students are taking an educational trip to Europe. They will all get to know each other along the way. 5: Brian and Bruce are brothers. They do not live in the same state, but they are very close by way of texting and instant messaging.

When we engage in small talk that provides minimal amounts of highly controlled self-disclosure, we initiate the "relationship audition." #C