Interpersonal Communication Chapter 9 Quiz

Which of the following is not one of the primary relational maintenance behaviors?

Consideration

Logical reasons for the similarity thesis include:

all of the above: assume they will like us, so we like them, you can make predictions which reduces uncertainty and anxiety, they can be a validation of ourselves

Terminating a relationship can be a learning experience. Some of the positive things learned include:

all of the above: not jumping into a relationship too quickly, learning more about what is desired in a partner, gaining personal self-confidence

The similarity thesis is based on which similarities between partners?

all of the above: race, economic class, likes the same things you like

Jordan wants to feel emotionally close to his girlfriend, but he also wants to make his own decisions. Which dialectical tension is he experiencing?

autonomy-connectedness

If Cal states, "I've been really busy with work lately and can't see you," when in actuality he has plenty of time it could be illustrative of which relational stage?

avoiding

Sal and Chris do what is necessary to ensure they do not have to be in one another's presence. Even being in the same room is unpleasant. According to Knapp's model, it can be said that the two individuals are at the _________ stage of their relationship.

avoiding

Distancing yourself from a friend because you notice that the friend never reciprocates her/his thoughts and feelings like you do reflects which of the reasons we choose relationships?

disclosure

If your friend tells you that he's been passed over for a promotion saying, "I can see why you would be disappointed when you've worked so hard," rather than "It's not that big a deal," illustrates the supportive behavior of:

empathy

Messages that communicate concern and respect for the other person's feelings are the supportive behavior of:

empathy

The theory that explains relationship development using an economic model is:

exchange theory

Miranda enjoys talking with Ron before their COM 2206 class begins. It is only two weeks into the semester and she finds herself trying to think of things to talk with Ron. Miranda would like to get to know Ron better and possibly discover some areas of common ground to see if the friendship is worth pursuing. Miranda and Ron are in the _______ stage of their relationship.

experimenting

At this stage of relationship formation, a deep commitment has formed and there is a strong sense that the relationship has its own identity:

integrating

When partners begin to refer to themselves as "we," they have moved into which relational stage?

integrating

The best chance of repairing a damaged relationship requires

All are Correct: sincere apology, an acknowledgement that the transgression was wrong, some type of compensation

We are often attracted to people who

All of these choices are correct are true.: we find physically attractive, are different but can satisfy our needs., we interact with frequently.

Which of the following is not an example of metacommunication?

We need to pay these bills.

In order to manage dialectical tension in their marriage, Brianna and Enrique decide they will dedicate certain times each week that they will spend together and other specific times to be on their own. They are using the strategy of:

alternation

At this relationship stage, there may be a formal statement of commitment made between the two people and a realization that the relationship is now guided by specific rules and regulations established by custom or law.

bonding

Marriage licenses are found in which stage of relational development?

bonding

Almost every message has

both a content and a relational dimension

During this stage of Knapp's relationship termination model, couples begin to decrease both the quality and frequency of their interactions.

circumscribing

Monique and Blake had been living together for some time when things in their relationship took a turn for the worse. They began avoiding discussing their problems and only talked about safe, superficial topics. According to Knapp's model of relationship stages, Blake and Monique are at the _____ stage.

circumscribing

Although she has a boyfriend at home, Kim realizes that while she is away at college she may be happier if she starts dating Tony who lives in the building next door. Kim is rating her relationship according to her:

comparison level of alternatives

Tammy has been dating Harrison for a while and isn't happy in this relationship. Bobby, a new coworker, has recently been giving her a lot of attention, and Tammy is considering reciprocating that attention. According to social exchange theory, Tammy is engaged in _________.

comparison level of alternatives

Time invested to make a relationship work, psychological stress, and the emotional investment are some of the ________ associated with personal relationships.

costs

When a family is torn between going on vacation by themselves and spending their vacation with another family, what are they are experiencing?

dialectical tensions

Elizabeth and Aaron had been married for 6 months when Elizabeth started to feel dissatisfied in their relationship. Although Aaron was a nice person and fun to be around, he didn't like to help with the cooking or cleaning. Elizabeth preferred having a neat and tidy kitchen, but Aaron was fine with letting the dishes go a day before cleaning them up. Elizabeth's dissatisfaction would fall into the ____________ stage of Knapp's model of relationship stages:

differentiating

Needing to reestablish their individual identities is indicative of which relational stage?

differentiating

On your first date with Wendy, you engaged in small talk for several hours and learned about her taste in music and movies as well as her hobbies. According to Knapp's stage model, you and Wendy are at the _______ stage.

experimenting

Jamal ended up failing his history class because he missed the midterm exam. When his mother asked him about his grade, Jamal told her he failed his midterm but did not reveal that he had partied too late the night before and slept through the test. According to relationship dialectics, Jamal is trying to balance the ________ dialectic.

expression-privacy

Self-disclosure is most related to which dialectical tension?

expression-privacy dialectic

At this relationship stage, there is small talk. Attempts are made to open the channels of communication, and judgments are made about whether we want to proceed any further to a second meeting or conversation.

initiating

If Laura says to George, "Hi. I'm Laura. Are you a friend of the bride or the groom?" her statements represent conversations typically found in which stage in the lifecycle of a relationship?

initiating

In which stage of relational development is the communication usually very brief and follows conventional formulas?

initiating

In order to satisfy the dialectical tension of stability-change, Nancy and Stewart devise a plan for a weekly date night. They decide they will reserve every Thursday night to spend with each other__away from work, the television, or the children. For each date, they schedule a different mini-adventure (a wine tasting class, a museum tour, paintball) to keep things interesting. Nancy and Stewart are using a (n) __________ strategy to manage their relationship.

integration

It is understood that every year Bob will plan a surprise evening for Cathy's birthday. Cathy just doesn't know where the surprise will take place. Bob and Cathy are using the ________ strategy for managing the stability-change dialectic.

integration

Kyle and Steve have been friends since 7th grade, so it seemed only natural for them to live in the dorm together during their first year in college. Near the middle of the first term, Kyle found that he had made many new friends and wanted to spend more time going out with them. He also wanted to maintain his friendship with Steve. According to relationship dialectics, Kyle is experiencing the ________ dialectic.

integration-separation

Although she really loves Jon and enjoys being with him, Wendy is beginning to feel trapped in her marriage to him. She is being pulled by the:

integration-separation dialectic

Jerry was so excited to receive a big promotion at work that he immediately wanted to share the news with his girlfriend because he sees everything that affects him as also affecting their relationship. Jerry's interaction with his girlfriend illustrates that they are at the __________ stage of Knapp's model of relationship stages.

intensifying

Judith and Natalie work for the same employer and both women often talk at lunch together about their current romances, problems with family, and apartment issues. Most Saturday afternoons they play tennis together. Which relationship stage are they in?

intensifying

If Cal accuses Jaden of constantly interrupting him when they argue, Cal is engaging in:

metacommunication

Which label could be used to describe the communication when one partner in a relationship exclaims, "I can never discuss anything with you"?

metacommunication

Jamal ended up failing his history class because he missed the midterm exam. When his mother asked him about his grade, Jamal told her he failed his midterm but did not reveal that he had partied too late the night before and slept through the test. According to relationship dialectics, Jamal is trying to balance the ________ dialectic.

openness-closedness

Karen had been dating Stefan for three years and was becoming bored with the routine of their relationship. According to relationship dialectics, Karen is likely experiencing the _______ dialectic.

predictability-novelty

If in response to the statement "She's a very fast typist" you replied "How many words a minute can she type?" you would be:

probing to get more information

The fact that we are likely to choose a mate with whom we frequently cross paths often points to which reason for forming relationships?

proximity

Justin and Felecia had just started dating and were spending a lot of time together. Even though he cared about Felecia, Justin started to feel smothered by their relationship. When Justin talked to his dad about his feelings, his dad told him that his feelings were normal and he might always feel that in one way or another. Justin's dad was encouraging him to adopt a(n) _______ strategy to deal with his dilemma.

reaffirmation

Cecelia enjoys romantic movies, whereas Eddie prefers action films. They explain away their differences by saying that they both love movies. They are using the strategy of:

recalibration

Behaving in a positive way, being open, and assuring your partner that you're committed to the relationship are examples of:

relational maintenance

Your roommate says: "I think it would be fun to go to the Bengals game this weekend. What about if I get online now and buy two tickets so we could go together?" If he clearly has no other agenda beyond having fun together, he is using the supportive behavior known as:

spontaneity

Karen had been dating Stefan for three years and is becoming bored with the routine of their relationship. According to relationship dialectics, Karen is likely experiencing the _______ dialectic.

stability-change

Susan is getting tired of the Friday night routine of eating out at the same restaurant with her husband. She is struggling with what dialectical tension?

stability-change

"Quite frankly, this relationship is getting pretty boring. I always know exactly what Bev is going to do and say about everything." The boredom of this relationship is linked to the:

stability-change dialectic

At this stage, the relationship is no longer growing. There is no enthusiasm for maintaining the relationship. Communication between the parties is at a standstill.

stagnating

Jacob and Ron are feeling bored with their relationship. They're unenthusiastically going through the motions. Which relational stage are Jacob and Ron in?

stagnation

Which of the following defensive climate behaviors involves having a hidden agenda?

strategy

In a _________ climate, the level of threat individuals experience in the communication behaviors of the relationship is reduced.

supportive

Demonstrating the behavior of equality fosters a supportive climate by communicating that:

we do not consider ourselves to be superior to the other person