Interpersonal comm. final

When experiencing a conflict, which of the following is the hardest aspect? A. Communicating B. Listening critically C. Being present D. Thinking evaluatively

A. Communicating

After receiving a hurtful message, what type of response is exhibited by individuals who cry, concede, or apologize A. acquiescent response B. active verbal response C. invaluable response D. invulnerable response

A. acquiescent response

Felicity thought that she was chatting with someone who attended the same high school as her. Sadly, after developing romantic feelings for him, she put two and two together, realizing that he wasn't who he said he was. It all turned out to be an act. What type of behavior did Felicity experience? A. catfishing B. Hacking C. phishing D. trolling

A. catfishing

Ross and Ginger had a big argument, again. They live together, but emotionally, their enthusiasm for the relationship is gone. What stage of the relationship are Ross and Ginger experiencing? A. circumscribing B. integrating C. stagnating D. intensifying

A. circumscribing

Dannie needed to find out when the next class assignment was due. Despite her attempts, the only classmate she was able to reach was Jennifer. Even though Denise and Jennifer recently got into a disagreement, Dannie kept the interaction positive and was able to obtain the needed information. What ability did Dannie demonstrate? A. communication competence B. communication apprehension C. Role delimitation D. Contextual Dialectics

A. communication competence

Vivian is a Spanish teacher. As she teaches the language, she also peppers in a variety of culture factors in her teaching. One of her students, William, really wants to spend a summer abroad in Spain, so he listens attentively to everything Vivian has to offer. Because of Vivian's knowledge, William hangs on every word. What type of the power best represents the base of power Vivian is working form? A. Expert B. Reward C. Punishment D. Coercive

A. expert

Both of jasmines childrens rarely experience loneliness while enjoying higher levels of self-esteem. What kind of sibling relationship do Jasmine's children have with each other? A. harmonious relationship B. affect intense relationship C. uninvolved relationship D. hostile relationship

A. harmonious relationship

Asia started a new job. One of her new coworkers provides informal help and advice when needed without fear or reproach as Asia settles into her new job. What kind of relationship does Asia and her coworker have? A. mentoring B. social support C. issues of power D. sources of information

A. mentoring

Which relationship maintenance behavior occurs when partners focus on their communication about the relationship? (1/1) A. openness B. positivity C. sharing task D. assurances

A. openness

Which theory takes into account how interpersonal interactions evolve over time as people spend more time together? A. social information processing theory B. media richness theory C. uses and gratifications theory D. social presence

A. social information processing theory

Alex believed that someone was violating his privacy, knowing his whereabouts and repeatedly initiating unwanted interactions. H began to fear that he or someone close to him would be harmed. What kind of behavior did Alex experience? A. stalking B. intimate partner violence C. physical altercation D. domestic violence

A. stalking

What are the every day pushes and pulls found in all relationship called? A. denial B. dialectics C. differentiating D. disorientation

B. dialectics

Collaborators utilize a conflict management style in which they attempt to either prevent conflict from occurring or leave a conflict when it arises. A. true B. false

B. false

Mika's online identity accurately represents her computer-mediated identity. As a result, she exhibits anonymity. A. true B. false

B. false

Mike and Carol has always been supportive of each other careers. From the start, both have always felt that each of them should develop their potential and not constrain their career. What kind of relationship dimension is present in their marriage. A. Ideology of traditionalism B. ideology of uncertainty and change C. conventionalism D. interdependence

B. ideology of uncertainty and change

Which type of conflict management strategy describes individuals who tend to be very personalistic in their goals and are often highly antagonistic towards those they are in a conflict with? A. Avoiders B. Procrastinators C. Battlers D. Collaborators

C. Battlers

Louise and Ellanor have been friends for more than a decade. Despite living on opposite sides of the country, they both make an effort to maintain a relationship. They talk a few times a month in which each asks about what is going on in each other's life - their needs, their goals, and what can be done to ease their burdens. BY doing so, what aspect of the friendship is being addressed? A. Friendships only matter if you get something tangible out of them B. Friendships have a spirit of inequality C. Friendships have a spirit of equality D. Friendships is about role delimited interaction.

C. Friendships have a spirit of equality

Charlie and Nancy have three kids. The kids are all old enough that they require less supervision and direction from Charlie and Nancy. Nancy and Charlie have more time to enjoy other activities around the house. What stage in the family life cycle are Charlie and Nancy enjoying? A. Empty nest one B. Full nest one C. Full nest three D. Full nest two

C. Full nest three D. Full nest two

Which friendship is characterized by the development of relationship norms beyond those original roles and stereotypes? A. Stabilized friendship B. Post friendship C. Nascent friendship D. Independent friendship

C. Nascent friendship

George was raised in a family who communicated and shared similar attitudes, beliefs and values. George became reluctant to share his opinion when it differed from those of his parents, particularly when doing so would likely cause conflict. What communication pattern did George's family use? A. Openness B. Socio-economics C. Socio-orientation D. Concept-orientation

C. Socio-orientation

What type of hurtful message involves an assignment of fault or blame? A. informative statements B. directives C. accusation D. advising

C. accusation

Which of the following pertains to an individual's willingness to be accountable for what they feel, think, and how they behave? A. perspective B. ethics C. personal responsibility D. professionalism

C. personal responsibility

Cynthia's coworkers tends to be overly demanding. Often he pushes coworkers to do non-work related things for him only to then misrepresent their performance with the boss. What kind of coworker does Cynthia have? A. bully B. adolescent C. pushy playboy D. independent self-promoter

C. pushy playboy

Which theory provides and explanation as to why people use the type of mass media they do, to fulfill specific goals? A. social information processing theory B. media richness theory C. uses and gratifications theory D. social presence

C. uses and gratifications theory

Which of the following characteristic of friendly relations? A. Through refinement, the friendship gradually stabilizes B. A voluntary decision is made to interact with another individual outside of the roles they originally embodied when the two individuals first met C. The development of relational norms occurs, beyond those original roles and stereotypes D. Consists of generally positive interactions existing within a common role (e.g., both individuals are students in the same class)

D. Consists of generally positive interactions existing within a common role (e.g., both individuals are students in the same class)

Which of the following is the least likely reason friendships fail? A. A relationship destroying event occurs B. Overall decrease in emotional attachment C. either one or both parties become dissatisfied with the relationship D. Increased disclosure

D. Increased disclosure

What family communication style is characterized by high levels of concept-orientation and low levels of socio-orientation? A. Laissez-faire B. Consensual C. Protective D. Pluralistic

D. Pluralistic

According to Chaleff, what type pf followers tend to do what they think is best for the organization, not necessarily what they've been asked to do? A. partner B. resource C. implementer D. individualist

D. individualist

If one partner wants to make independent decisions about finances and the other wants to discuss all financial decisions together, this would be considered a(n) _____ dialectic A. novelty/predictability B. love/hate C. separation/integration D. openness/closeness

D. openness/closeness

Netiquette is based on what two essential constructs? A. two different types of mediated communication B. manners and civility C. contexts and individual needs D. social rules and norms

D. social rules and norms

What kind of boss is all-around problematic in the workplace, creating hostile work environments where sexual harassment and bullying are widely accepted? A. the intrusive harasser boss B. the good old boy boss C. the different boss D. the toxic boss

D. the toxic boss

Which of the following is a destructive form of communication in which one attacks an individual's self-concept with the intention to create psychological pain? A. deception B. assertiveness C. bullying D. verbal aggression

D. verbal aggression

Victor answered his boss's question. However, his answer could be interpreted as having more than one meaning. As a result, he could have been perceived as being truthful. What type of deception did Victor utilize. A. Lying B. falsification C. concealment d. equivocation

d. equivocation

Jayce is an amazing architect. Her designs are innovative, drawing the attention and praise of many well-known professionals in the field. Claudia accepted an internship with Jayce. She hopes that working with Jayce will open many doors for her as she begins her career, especially when Jayce helps her network at next spring's conference. What kind of power does Jayce hold?

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Phoebe was concerned about how the play was coming together. One of the actors was not pulling his weight and properly learning his lines. After she talking to him and showed some improvement. But she wasn't sure if it was enough. When she consulted her stage director, the stage director agreed with Phoebe's assessment. Which of the following occurred? A. predictability B. validation C. attraction D. comparison level

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