Question 1

Which of the following is an example of complementarity in a relationship?

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A)   Sam's wife says little, but listens much, so Sam has center stage most of the time.
B)   Juan and Juanita are both doctors; he's a psychiatrist, and she is a surgeon.
C)   Sabrina and Anthony fight often over family finances.
D)   Dana and his partner Chris rarely talk to each other.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 2

In a healthy interpersonal relationship,

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A)   both participants send and receive messages.
B)   one partner dominates the conversation.
C)   both partners avoid interactions with people outside the relationship.
D)   participants use mediators to settle their disagreements.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 3

The number of heterosexual marriages has decreased over the past decade, and the number of single-parent families has increased.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which statement about interpersonal communication below is FALSE?

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A)   It is an exchange between individuals.
B)   It involves an exchange of meaning.
C)   It is a process.
D)   It is an interaction limited to two people.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 5

Establishing strategies for keeping a relationship together is called relational

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A)   integration.
B)   initiation.
C)   maintenance.
D)   development.E) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

When two people are perceived as a couple, they have entered the

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A)   integration stage.
B)   initiation stage.
C)   orientation stage.
D)   attraction stage.E) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

In Knapp's model of relational stages, which item below is NOT a factor in initiating?

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A)   attractiveness
B)   disintegration
C)   similarity
D)   responsivenessE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 8

You have two friends who have been in a relationship for a considerable time. While they once emphasized their commonalities, now they seem to be emphasizing differences. This new behavior could be the beginning of

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A)   codependency.
B)   relational deterioration.
C)   bonding.
D)   relational maintenance.E) C) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 9

To say that self-disclosure tends to be reciprocal means

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A)   you shouldn't reveal more about yourself than necessary.
B)   you should never reveal information that can be used against you.
C)   what you say about yourself can be dangerous.
D)   when you disclose something, the other person is likely to as well.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Which stage of relational development features hurtful messages, deception, and aggressiveness?

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A)   maintenance
B)   deterioration
C)   initiation
D)   developmentE) B) and C)
F) None of the above

Question 11

The stage in relational deterioration when the relationship comes to a standstill is referred to as the

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A)   stagnation stage.
B)   circumscribing stage.
C)   avoidance stage.
D)   differentiating stage.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which item below best describes behavioral flexibility?

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A)   Although she is a tough-minded manager at work, she is a caring, gentle mother to her children.
B)   As a football coach he takes command and gives clear orders to gain the fear and respect of the team.
C)   He knows he needs to improve his computer skills, but he's too ashamed to ask someone to help him.
D)   She has excellent math skills, which allows her to excel at card games like bridge.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 13

Communication affects the development of relationships, and the growth of relationships affects communicative behavior.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following revelations would be considered a self-disclosure?

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A)   As you can see, I am a middle-aged woman.
B)   Sure, I am taller than you, but so are most men.
C)   I've never had a boyfriend before this.
D)   Thanks for inviting me to your party.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 15

You are angry at your friend, and you criticize her without thinking. Now you must face the following unfortunate characteristic of interpersonal communication.

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A)   Interpersonal communication is irreversible.
B)   Interpersonal communication is transactional.
C)   Interpersonal communication begins with the self.
D)   Interpersonal communication is intentional.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 16

Which of the following statements was NOT a finding of research about romantic relationships established online?

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A)   More and more people are using the Internet to establish romantic relationships.
B)   Participants report similar or superior levels of satisfaction compared with traditional means of relating.
C)   Participants report an ease of communicating online.
D)   Participants report being anxious about constructing their online profiles.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 17

The first stage of a relationship-the one that begins with your first impression of another person-is known as the

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A)   experimentation stage.
B)   initiating stage.
C)   intensifying stage.
D)   bonding stage.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Ending an abusive relationship

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A)   may require police protection.
B)   should be a last resort.
C)   is easy to do.
D)   shows relational immaturity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 19

You and the person you are dating have a terrible fight. You reflect on it and believe that the conflict occurred because you are both under tremendous pressure at home and at school. Because you both sincerely want this, you and the other person can decide to forget the fight and go on with your relationship as it was before.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Individuals sometimes need autonomy even in a close relationship. Which of the following couples is demonstrating that need?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both individuals enjoy an evening of drinking and dancing.
B)   He volunteers at the homeless shelter, and she takes weaving lessons.
C)   They often argue about how to raise the kids.
D)   Both like to play poker for money, but they decided not to play until they both find better jobs.E) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Exam 5: Interpersonal Communication

Ending an abusive relationship

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Communication affects the development of relationships, and the growth of relationships affects communicative behavior.

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When two people are perceived as a couple, they have entered the

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The number of heterosexual marriages has decreased over the past decade, and the number of single-parent families has increased.

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Which item below best describes behavioral flexibility?

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In Knapp's model of relational stages, which item below is NOT a factor in initiating?

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Individuals sometimes need autonomy even in a close relationship. Which of the following couples is demonstrating that need?

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Which statement about interpersonal communication below is FALSE?

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You have two friends who have been in a relationship for a considerable time. While they once emphasized their commonalities, now they seem to be emphasizing differences. This new behavior could be the beginning of

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Which stage of relational development features hurtful messages, deception, and aggressiveness?

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The stage in relational deterioration when the relationship comes to a standstill is referred to as the

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Establishing strategies for keeping a relationship together is called relational

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Which of the following is an example of complementarity in a relationship?

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The first stage of a relationship-the one that begins with your first impression of another person-is known as the

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Which of the following revelations would be considered a self-disclosure?

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To say that self-disclosure tends to be reciprocal means

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You are angry at your friend, and you criticize her without thinking. Now you must face the following unfortunate characteristic of interpersonal communication.

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In a healthy interpersonal relationship,

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Which of the following statements was NOT a finding of research about romantic relationships established online?

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Ending an abusive relationship

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Communication affects the development of relationships, and the growth of relationships affects communicative behavior.

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When two people are perceived as a couple, they have entered the

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The number of heterosexual marriages has decreased over the past decade, and the number of single-parent families has increased.

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Which item below best describes behavioral flexibility?

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In Knapp's model of relational stages, which item below is NOT a factor in initiating?

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Individuals sometimes need autonomy even in a close relationship. Which of the following couples is demonstrating that need?

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Which statement about interpersonal communication below is FALSE?

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You have two friends who have been in a relationship for a considerable time. While they once emphasized their commonalities, now they seem to be emphasizing differences. This new behavior could be the beginning of

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Which stage of relational development features hurtful messages, deception, and aggressiveness?

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The stage in relational deterioration when the relationship comes to a standstill is referred to as the

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Establishing strategies for keeping a relationship together is called relational

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Which of the following is an example of complementarity in a relationship?

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Which of the following revelations would be considered a self-disclosure?

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To say that self-disclosure tends to be reciprocal means

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You are angry at your friend, and you criticize her without thinking. Now you must face the following unfortunate characteristic of interpersonal communication.

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