Chapter 10

The three stages of friendship development are A. contact, involvement, and close and intimate friendship B. acquaintanceship, peer relations, and close and intimate friendship C. introduction, casual friendships, and exclusive friendship D. online encounters, face-to-face relationships, and close and intimate friendships

A. contact, involvement, and close and intimate friendship

Wage earner, cook, child caregiver, and money manager are examples of the _______ of the primary relationship partners. A. defined roles B. formal responsibilities C. established rules D. informal tensions

A. defined roles

Kim and Reggie spend a lot of time together, but they also spend time separately with their own friends. What type of couple are they? A. independent B. separate C. autonomous D. traditional

A. independent

In order for a relationship to be considered a friendship, according to the text, two people must A. interact and relate with mutual productivity and regard B. share common interests and commitments C. live in the same community or work in the same business D. avoid engaging in a "personalistic focus"

A. interact and relate with mutual productivity and regard

This type of love is seen as a game and focuses on entertainment and excitement. A. ludus B. storge C. eros D. agape

A. ludus

When engaged in friendship, men tend to A. rate their opposite-sex friendships higher in enjoyment and quality than their same-sex friendships B. have more friends during middle age than do women of the same age C. rate their same-sex relationships higher in intimacy than their opposite-sex friendships D. use more casual and intimate conversations to maintain friendships than do women

A. rate their opposite-sex friendships higher in enjoyment and quality than their same-sex friendships

Alex's friendship with Nader was based on _________; they each knew that other would never betray him. A. security B. affirmation C. utility D. ego support

A. security

Raised in a small, close-knit community, Abby moved to a large city to attend college. Based on the value of _________, she forms a friendship with Sara who introduces her to the cultural diversity of the city. A. stimulation B. security C. ego support D. affirmation

A. stimulation

Alex is mentoring Joanna, and they both feel that it has been a valuable experience. How does the mentor benefit from mentoring? A. the mentor clarifies his or her thoughts and sees the job from a different perspective B. the mentor tries out complex skills and receives feedback C. the mentor is able to receive answers to questions online D. the mentor learns new information and gains power not previously held

A. the mentor clarifies his or her thoughts and sees the job from a different perspective

Andy and Debra have started calling each other "honey" and "sweetie." These pet names signify A. the special language that signifies their special bond B. the nonverbal communication of lovers C. that they have a friends-with-benefits relationship D. that their relationship is based on mania love

A. the special language that signifies their special bond

Which of the following regarding romance has research found to be TRUE? A. Women place more emphasis on romance than men do B. Men place more emphasis on romance than women do C. Married women have a more romantic concept of love than married men do D. Men score higher on manic love than women do

B. Men place more emphasis on romance than women do

Friendships are generally _________ in collectivist cultures than individualist cultures. A. less common B. closer C. more distant D. more imbalanced

B. closer

Ben and Anna are friends who sometimes have a sexual relationship, but they are not dating. This type of relationship is called a(n) _____________ relationship. A. affirmation B. friends-with-benefits C. love D. reciprocity

B. friends-with-benefits

Which type of workplace communication does NOT follow formal lines of communication? A. downward communication B. grapevine messages C. lateral communication D. upward communication

B. grapevine messages

Paula doesn't mind working extra hours now that she and her coworker Pedro have started dating. This is an example of what advantage of romance at work? A. decreased friction from management B. increased work satisfaction C. increased gossip among workers D. increased likelihood of a promotion for Paula

B. increased work satisfaction

Wendy always finds herself worried about Rick's commitment to her, and she flies into a rage if he called a women in his study group. She engages in _________ love. A. storge B. mania C. pragma D. ludus

B. mania

Bitter conflicts over authority may result in which relationship pattern? A. balanced split pattern B. monopoly pattern C. unbalanced split pattern D. equity pattern

B. monopoly pattern

Brenda felt is was necessary to help her sister Mari pay for her trip to Mexico. Brenda is demonstrating ____________ in family relationships. A. shared history B. recognition of responsibilities C. defined roles D. shared future

B. recognition of responsibilities

Which of the following is an example of cultural differences in families? A. in some families, the mom makes all of the decisions B. some families have parents with an arranged marriage C. some families have a lot of rules D. some families have two dads

B. some families have parents with an arranged marriage

What is a disadvantage of forming a romantic relationship with someone in the same company? A. the relationship can lead to greater work satisfaction B. the relationship can lead to destructive gossip among coworkers C. you see the object of your affection every day D. workplace romances happen somewhat frequently

B. the relationship can lead to destructive gossip among coworkers

Ken and Darren became friendly when they worked together on the sales project. This type of friendship is likely to be a friendship of A. reciprocity B. receptivity C. association D. imbalance

C. association

Tyler gets enraged when he sees his girlfriend talk to another man. This is an example of ________ jealousy. A. physiological B. cognitive C. emotional D. behavioral

C. emotional

When Tyler started school at the university, he asked people he met on his dorm floor where to get the best pizza. His strategy is a form of A. mentoring B. downward communication C. informal networking D. formal networking

C. informal networking

Corey was beginning to understand his new girlfriend better. They had entered the ___________ stage of their relationship. A. acquaintanceship B. contact C. involvement D. intimate

C. involvement

Blair's family members usually go their separate ways, don't eat means together, and rarely disclose personal information to one another. They are an example of a __________ family. A. pluralistic B. protective C. laissez-faire D. consensual

C. laissez-faire

People from individualist cultures are likely to A. score higher on pragma love B. emphasize friendship qualities in relationships with people they love C. place a higher value on romantic love and individual fulfillment D. seek love from their partner and relatives

C. place a higher value on romantic love and individual fulfillment

Jane's abusive boyfriend had attacked her once again. Jane's best course of action is to A. understand that she deserved the abuse, and learn how to hide B. understand that she is alone, and seek available resources C. realize she is not at fault, and plan for her safety D. know that she has a good chance of changing him

C. realize she is not at fault, and plan for her safety

According to the text, friendship may be defined as an interpersonal relationship A. where an experienced person helps a less experienced one B. that benefits at least one person C. that is mutually productive D. that involves intimacy and shared activities

C. that is mutually productive

Researchers have indicated __________ as the three basic types of primary relationships. A. formals, independents, and separates B. traditionals, nontraditionals, and formals C. traditionals, independents, and separates D. traditionals, blendeds, and independents

C. traditionals, independents, and separates

Tamara sent an email to her boss to request a day off. Tamara's email represents ________ communication. A. downward B. lateral C. upward D. grapevine

C. upward

Conflict in Pat and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that each concedes decisions to the other in certain areas of expertise. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which of the following? A. monopoly pattern B. unbalanced split pattern C. equity pattern D. balanced split pattern

D. balanced split pattern

With formal networking, the relationships you develop can help you A. develop close friendships B. find suitable romantic partners C. find a new apartment D. get a promotion

D. get a promotion

Naomi is expected to following her parents' rules without questioning them. She is a member of a _______ family. A. pluralistic B. low-conformity orientation C. laissez-faire D. high-conformity orientation

D. high-conformity orientation

________ is a type of anger felt when we believe a rival is challenging our relationship. A. envy B. possessiveness C. resentfulness D. jealousy

D. jealousy

Tie signs, affiliative cues, and Duchenne smiles are A. used when a relationship is threatened B. common in casual relationships C. signs of jealousy D. nonverbal communications that express love

D. nonverbal communications that express love

Pushing, hitting, and breaking things are all considered forms of _______ abuse. A. emotional B. sexual C. psychological D. physical

D. physical