Chap: 8 + 9 + 10 Review Test

With regard to self-disclosure, it is best to ____.

gradually share information about yourself

Which of the following is a recent social trend that is undermining the traditional model of marriage?

reduced premium on permanence on marriage

The mere exposure effect refers to an increase in positive feelings due to _____.

seeing someone often

The conflict style that reflects low concern for self and low concern for others is: ______.

avoiding/withdrawing

Which of the following statements regarding self-disclosure in online communication is accurate?

because online communication is anonymous, people take greater risks in online self-disclosure.

A self-defeating attributional style associated with loneliness involves attributing loneliness to _____.

internal, stable factors.

Which of the following can an individual do to reduce the likelihood of being victimized by date rape?

a. Be coy about sexual desires and offer token resistance to sexual advances b. Avoid communicating about sex altogether c. Beware of excessive alcohol and drug use d. View intrusive actions as nonthreatening

Jenna tends to keep her distance from others and is unconcerned about social rejection. She would be classified in which of the following attachment syles?

avoidant-dismissing

Women's same-gender friendships are typically based on ______; men's are typically based on _______.

intimacy and self-disclosure; shared activities

Ross is going through a painful break-up. He is ruminating about his dissatisfaction, the costs of his relationship, and his alternatives. Steve Duck would say Ross is going through which of the following processes?

intrapsychic

Jack and Liz have been dating for two years. They are a good example of the matching hypothesis. This means that they are matched on the basis of _____.

looks

Truc and Hiroshi have plenty of financial resources. In their marriage, arguments about money

may be common.

Research on cohabitation indicates that

most cohabitants would eventually like to marry.

When people hear what they want to hear instead of what is actually said, ______ is operating.

motivational distortion

According to research, which of the following cues is associated with dishonesty?

speaking with a higher-than-normal voice

Which of the following is not a component of the interpersonal communication process?

the monitor

The transition to parenthood tends to be easier when

the parents have realistic expectations.

Endogamy refers to _____.

the tendency to marry within one's social group.

A sociocultural explanation for the finding that women are more selective than men in choosing partners is that _____.

women have less economic power than men.

Which of the following is not an aspect of nonverbal communication?

homogamy

If a researcher fails to determine the sexual orientation of her research participants and reports her findings without any mention of homosexuals, her study suffers from _____.

homosexism

The evidence suggests that the negative effects of divorce on former spouses' psychological adjustment are

about the same for men and women.

Which of the following characteristics in young children is related to maternal employment?

a. Increased hyperactivity b. Higher anxiety c. Increased positive interactions with the mothers d. Increased prosocial behavior

Based on trends in the data, which of the following couples has the greatest likelihood of marital success?

a. Stephanie and David, whose parents are divorced. b. Jessica and Carlos, who are both perfectionists c. Ruth and Randy, who had a long courtship. d. Carla and Turk, who married at a very young age.

Which of the following has been supported by research on intimate relationships among gay men and lesbians?

a. The majority of gay couples have open relationships. b. Gay couples avoid becoming involved in long-term relationships. c. Gay couples have impoverished family relations. d. Gay couples want the same things out of intimate relationships that heterosexuals want.

Paraphrasing is an important aspect of _____.

active listening

Research shows that individuals from a variety of cultures _____.

agree on the facial expressions that correspond

Expressing your thoughts directly and honestly without trampling on other people is a description of which communication style?

assertive

Generally, the most productive style for managing conflict is: ____.

collaboration

Tracey's personal standard of what constitutes an acceptable balance of rewards and costs in a relationship is termed ________.

comparison level