Chapter 5
the first hint that a relationship may be in trouble is often
a change in communication
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
predictability is a fundamental element of
trust
in relationships, the process of resolving differences peacefully and creatively is
conflict resolution
greg and kate always support each other's interests, hoping to ensure that the other will succeed. this best demonstrates that they are
advocates for each other
brett and melissa have a very strong relationship in which they are able to give and receive emotionally without a fear of rejection or being hurt. This example demonstrates that they
are emotionally available in their relationship
rico and chris are close friends and classmates. each day they are an important influence on each other's actions. this example best demonstrates their
behavioral interdependence
the definition of the term family
changes over time
by deciding that he didn't have time to vote in the last election, Derrick missed an opportunity to build
collective connectedness
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
emily and rosa are close friends who are able to share their feelings freely, providing support and reassurance. this example demonstrates their
emotional availability
when romance lasts beyond the four-year mark, what natural opiates give partners a sense of security, peace, and calm?
endorphins
people who frequently use social networking sites
have larger social networks than non-users, including offline
which of the following is true about power in relationships
in relationships, power is the ability to make and implement decisions
what is conflict
inevitable when people live or work together
social support may best help reduce stress by
making challenges look less forbidding
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 relationship in which the partners are sexually involved only with each other is
monogamous
steve and janelle are friends. when they meet weekly for coffee, they greet each other with a hug. this is an example of
nonverbal communication
direct eye contact is
offensive in some cultures
a hormone referred to as a "cuddle chemical" that boosts feelings of satisfaction and attachment is
oxytocin
jealousy is more common in
people who feel the need for a high level of control
according to attraction theory
proximity and similarities influence who a person falls in love with
when hiro confesed to mina that he was attracted to her intelligence, sense of humor, and concern for others, mina told him that she admired the same qualities in him. this is an example of
reciprocity
friendships
require time, effort, and commitment
what is social media screening
something practiced by some u.s. employers in order to find information about job applicants
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 the people in your social network and the likelihood of them providing social support
which one of the following is characteristic of intimate relationships
they involve need fulfillment
a likely reason that people may be meaner online than in person is that
users cannot see the person with whom they are communicating
which of the following is true about communication patterns between men and women
women tend to be more expressive
family consists of
a network of people that provides support, security, and a sense of belonging
through our relationships with others, we fulfill our needs for
intimacy, social integration, and nurturance
angel broke up with her boyfriend of two years. in order to cope with the failed relationship, she should
reach out to trusted friends and share her feelings with them
our neighbors and coworkers are members of our
social network
you are mos likely to listen best when
you believe the speaker is saying something you can relate to
self-disclosure can be a double-edged sword because
you risk the possibility that the other person will reject you
which factor would reduce the likelihood of your choosing a particular person as a partner
your beliefs, attitudes, and values are significantly different
