Communication 102 Exam 03

Which of the following statements about romantic betrayal is incorrect? A.It is unintentional. B.It may involve manipulation of information. C.It may include emotional infidelity. D.It causes pain to a partner. E.It violates norms of trustworthiness.

A.It is unintentional.

Which of the following statements about family stories is incorrect? A.They always show family members in a positive light. B.They help create bonds among family members. C.They usually include emotions and opinions about family members. D.They teach family members about their roles in the family. E.They are usually told collaboratively with several family members adding in details

A.They always show family members in a positive light.

Which one of the following does NOT predict the survival of a romantic relationship? A.proximity B.equity C.similarity D.network support E.degree to which partners feel "in love"

A.proximity

Which of the following approaches to conflict is the least strategic in terms of achieving or pursuing conflict-related goals? A.reactivity B.competition C.accommodation D.avoidance E.collaboration

A.reactivity

Which of the following is NOT a suggestion for how to collaboratively manage a conflict? A.Attack problems, not people. B.Focus on your own interests. C.Create options before arriving at decisions. D.Critically evaluate solutions. E.None of the options are correct.

B.Focus on your own interests.

Our ability to determine with whom we initiate involvements and how we maintain these bonds describes what aspect of a romantic relationship? A.perception B.choice C.diversity D.commitment E.positivity

B.choice

Amira helps Susan proofread her paper, which is due the next morning. Which one of the following relationship maintenance strategies is Amira performing? A.social network B.sharing tasks C.sharing activities D.positivity E.openness

B.sharing tasks

Jolene has started feeling trapped in her relationship with Maeve, yet feels unable to mention it. Her feelings indicate this relationship is in which of the following stages? A.integrating B.stagnating C.avoiding D.circumscribing E.terminating

B.stagnating

During a heated conflict Jasmine says, "This relationship isn't working—we should just end this now!" This is an example of which of the following? A.escalation B.sudden-death statement C.dirty secret D.sniping E.none of the options are correct

B.sudden-death statement

Which of the following is NOT true about family privacy rules? A.There are boundary conditions governing what family members can talk about. B.They determine how family members can discuss topics. C.All family types share the same communication rules. D.They determine who should have access to family-relevant information. E.None of the options are correct.

C.All family types share the same communication rules.

Which of the following statements about the ways families use technology for interpersonal communication is incorrect? A.Family members generally use asynchronous modes of communication for less important issues. B.Families that use both face-to-face and online communication report feeling more satisfied with their relationships. C.Family members are most likely to use Twitter as a way to communicate with each other. D.Families that are geographically separated rely on online communication to remain closely bonded. E.None of the options are correct.

C.Family members are most likely to use Twitter as a way to communicate with each other.

Which of the following statements about interparental conflict is incorrect? A.It is damaging to the parents' relationship. B.It may lead children to delinquent behavior. C.It is most damaging to very young children. D.It erodes children's sense of emotional stability. E.It affects a child's future interpersonal relationships.

C.It is most damaging to very young children.

Arthur always knows his wife gets grouchy when she's stressed about work, but he doesn't let it bother him. Which relational maintenance strategy is Arthur using? A.assurances B.sharing tasks C.acceptance D.positivity E.self-disclosure

C.acceptance

Maintenance strategies for family relationships include all of the following EXCEPT A.self-disclosure. B.positivity. C.family communication patterns. D.assurances. E.None of the options are correct.

C.family communication patterns.

Which type of family is best characterized as using their interactions to highlight and enforce uniformity of thought? A.high conversation orientation B.low conversation orientation C.high conformity orientation D.low conformity orientation E.none of the options are correct

C.high conformity orientation

The shift from thinking "you and I" to "we" occurs during which stage of relational development? A.initiating B.experimenting C.intensifying D.integrating E.bonding

C.intensifying

Passionate love is characterized by all of the following EXCEPT A.idealization of partner. B.neither gender nor age affects how one experiences it. C.it is experienced only in certain cultures. D.it is linked with sexuality and sexual desire. E.None of the options are correct.

C.it is experienced only in certain cultures.

Families that view interpersonal communication as something irrelevant and unnecessary for a satisfying, successful family life are best described as having which of the following? A.high conversation orientation B.low conformity orientation C.low conversation orientation D.high conformity orientation E.none of the options are correct

C.low conversation orientation

During a family argument, Jessica shared her sister's secret with their mother. Jessica has undermined which of the following family maintenance strategies? A.positivity B.assurances C.self-disclosure D.consensuality E.none of the options are correct

C.self-disclosure

Which of the following is the best example of reciprocal liking? A.Jenna and Jules both enjoy waterskiing and snorkeling. B.Tyler is nervous about his future with Yvonne because she's so beautiful. C.Ted was initially attracted to Bryan's outrageous sense of humor. D.After hearing Sam thinks he's cute, Jorge asks her out. E.Rianna sometimes wonders if she gets more from her marriage than she gives.

D.After hearing Sam thinks he's cute, Jorge asks her out.

Hans considers himself scrappy, and he typically approaches most interpersonal conflicts with a desire to win. Which of the following statements about Hans is least likely to be true? A.Hans likes to have control during a conflict situation. B.Hans is willing to hurt the other person if it means winning. C.Hans is most comfortable employing defensive communication. D.Hans goes head-to-head with others out of respect for them. E.None of the options are correct.

D.Hans goes head-to-head with others out of respect for them.

Which of the following is an example of kitchen-sinking? A.using humor to deflect the tension in a situation B.ending a long-term relationship suddenly during a fight C.avoiding hot-button topics for fear the other person will turn violent D.bringing up a grievance that's unrelated to the current conflict E.cooling off by examining all the good things in the relationship

D.bringing up a grievance that's unrelated to the current conflict

Which of the following is the best example of a complementary power relationship? A.wife to husband B.friend to friend C.teammate to teammate D.child to parent E.none of the options are correct

D.child to parent

Jill and Pat have created "safe zones" where they only discuss topics that will not provoke conflict. Which of the following stages of "coming apart" are they experiencing? A.terminating B.avoiding C.stagnating D.circumscribing E.differentiating

D.circumscribing

Which one of the following types of families consists of two unmarried, romantically involved adults living together in a household with or without children? A.nuclear B.extended C.stepfamily D.cohabiting E.single-parent

D.cohabiting

Which of the following typically inspires couples to work harder on maintaining their relationship? A.perception B.choice C.diversity D.commitment E.positivity

D.commitment

Gina wants to tell her family about her new relationship with Linda, but knows her parents have strong viewpoints about homosexuality. Which of the following strategies is likely to be the most effective for Gina? A.announcing her relationship with Linda at a family dinner B.concealing her relationship with Linda indefinitely C.telling her parents she thinks they're prejudiced D.confiding in her sister and gaining her support before telling the rest of the family E.none of the options are correct

D.confiding in her sister and gaining her support before telling the rest of the family

The Chadwick-Burkes, a stepfamily, have started having a movie night each Saturday. This is an example of which of the following maintenance strategies? A.practicing daily maintenance B.avoiding triangulating family members C.forging new bonds with individuals D.creating new family rituals E.none of the options are correct

D.creating new family rituals

Jamal and Sara cannot decide whose family to spend a holiday with. They decide to invite both families to a central location instead. This is an example of which of the following short-term conflict resolutions? A.separation B.domination C.structural improvements D.integrative agreements E.none of the options are correct

D.integrative agreements

Families with which of the following communication patterns are least likely to experience conflict? A.pluralistic B.consensual C.protective D.laissez-faire E.none of the options are correct

D.laissez-faire

Jiro is moderately attractive. Which one of the following concepts best explains that Jiro will most likely end up in a relationship with someone of similar attractiveness? A.beautiful-is-good effect B.mere exposure effect C.eros D.matching E.equity

D.matching

Having extreme physical beauty is an example of which of the following types of power currency? A.resource currency B.expertise currency C.social network currency D.personal currency E.intimacy currency

D.personal currency

When a person believes he or she has a moral obligation to behave in selfless, self-sacrificial ways that quickly end conflicts and assist others, he or she is practicing which of the following? A.conflict avoidance B.kitchen-sinking C.collaboration D.radical pacifism E.none of the options are correct

D.radical pacifism

Which of the following features is a characteristic of most interpersonal conflicts? A.They involve clashes in goals or behaviors. B.They are dynamic. C.They begin with perception. D.They unfold over time as a process. E.All of the options are correct.

E.All of the options are correct.

Which of the following is NOT one of the five characteristics of families? A.Families create a sense of identity through interpersonal communication. B.Family bonds are emotionally intense. C.Interpersonal communication is used to define boundaries. D.Families share a history. E.Family members must share genetic material.

E.Family members must share genetic material.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of power? A.Power is always present. B.Power can be used ethically or unethically. C.Power is granted. D.Power influences most conflicts. E.None of the options are correct.

E.None of the options are correct.

Most romantic involvements generally do not advance beyond which of the following stages? A.intensifying B.bonding C.integrating D.initiating E.experimenting

E.experimenting

Roberta feels comfortable sharing her feelings about problems with her parents and knows that even when they disagree on small points, her parents know what's best and will help her figure things out. Roberta's family communication pattern would best be described as which of the following? A.pluralistic B.consensual C.protective D.laissez-faire E.none of the options are correct

B.consensual

After obtaining his PhD in nanoscale science, Jaryn is flooded with job offers. Jaryn is enjoying which of the following types of power currency? A.resource currency B.expertise currency C.social network currency D.intimacy currency E.personal currency

B.expertise currency

Which type of family is characterized by high conversation orientation and low conformity orientation? A.consensual B.pluralistic C.protective D.laissez-faire E.none of the options are correct

B.pluralistic

Fran always changes the subject by making jokes when Jenna confronts her about a problem. Fran relies on what type of conflict approach? A.skirting B.sniping C.cumulative annoyance D.pseudo-conflict E.none of the options are correct

A.skirting

Relational dialectics can best be described as which of the following? A.the commitment level of each partner B.choices made early in a relationship C.tensions within a relationship D.steps taken to maintain a relationship E.none of the options are correct

C.tensions within a relationship

Which one of the following is best described as "practical love"? A.storge B.agape C.mania D.ludus E.pragma

E.pragma