IPC 10
People socialized in masculine speech communities tend to achieve closeness in interpersonal relationships primarily through: a. confiding secrets. b. sharing activities. c. nonverbal communication. d. self-disclosure. e. dialogue.
sharing activities.
What is one difference between virtual and face-to-face friendships? a. Virtual friendships tend to be richer. b. Virtual friendships are less personal. c. Virtual friendships include fewer self-disclosures. d. Virtual friendships are more intimate. e. Virtual friendships are more adapted to individuals.
Virtual friendships are less personal.
The nature and dynamics of friendships change throughout life. All of the following statements are supported by research about these dynamics EXCEPT: a. toddlers may grieve when a friend moves away. b. young children tend to think of friendships primarily in terms of their own needs. c. elderly people tend to value long term friends with whom they can relive memories. d. friendships in middle adult years tend to be difficult to sustain. e. adolescent females tend to define their friends as groups of people.
adolescent females tend to define their friends as groups of people
Unlike most relationships, friendships: a. are legitimized by special ceremonies. b. have an institutionalized structure. c. are governed by formal standards. d. are voluntary. e. do not change culture to culture.
are voluntary.
One of the two dimensions of trust is: a. positive regard b. natural spontaneity. c. emotional reliability. d. a willingness to invest. e. intimacy.
emotional reliability.
If friends become sexually attracted to each other, it is best to end the friendship at that point. True False
False
Men don't disclose personal feelings or vulnerabilities to their friends. True False
False
Most friendships end abruptly rather than slowly deteriorating. True False
False
While men and women differ in many aspects of friendship, they tend to support their friends in the same basic ways. True False
False
One indication that a friendship is in the nascent stage is that participants: a. work out private rules for interacting. b. have less quality and quantity of communication. c. rely more on general stereotypes and scripts. d. attempt to seek common ground during conflict. e. involve others in activities and conversations.
work out private rules for interacting.
When people become friends, the touchstone of that stage is the assumption of continuity. True False
True
While not the basis of most female-female friendships, women do engage in instrumental activities such as doing favors with their friends. True False
True
For individuals socialized in feminine speech communities, closeness in interpersonal relationships is primarily achieved through: a. sharing activities. b. nonverbal communication. c. working toward common goals. d. dialogue. e. providing practical assistance.
dialogue.
The clearest indication that a friendship is in the waning stage is: a. working out rules for interacting. b. relying more on general stereotypes and scripts. c. attempts to seek common ground during conflict. d. less quality and quantity of communication. e. involving others in activities and conversation
less quality and quantity of communication.
According to your book, all of the following is included in the nature of friendship except: a. acceptance. b. trust. c. emotional closeness. d. willingness to invest. e. peer pressure.
peer pressure.
Friendships generally begin with: a. working out rules for interaction. b. frequent self-disclosure. c. stabilized friendship. d. friendly relations. e. role-limited interaction.
role-limited interaction.
All of the following are external pressures to friendships except: a. geographic location. b. major transitions in life. c. lifestyle changes. d. competing demands. e. sexual attraction.
sexual attraction.
Ngoc and Nikole have been friends for many years and share a high level of trust. Their friendship is best described as being in the ________ stage. a. stabilized friendship b. nascent friendship c. moving toward friendship d. friendly relations e. role-limited interaction
stabilized friendship
Which primary expectation of friendship seems to be universal? a. emotional expressiveness b. trust c. respect d. courtesy e. warmth
trust
"Friends of the heart" are friends: a. from the past whom we remember fondly. b. to whom we feel sexually attracted. c. with whom we do activities together. d. who stay friends in spite of time and distance. e. who we love more than other friends.
who stay friends in spite of time and distance