Question 1

According to your text, which of the following types of poor listeners would be most likely to pay more attention to themselves in an attempt to impress the other speaker with their thoughts and ideas when it is their turn to speak?

Accepted Answer

The self-conscious listener is most likely to pay more attention to themselves in an attempt to impress the other speaker with their thoughts and ideas when it is their turn to speak, as they are primarily focused on their own response and how they are perceived rather than truly listening.

Question 2

What do women tend to do in response to trouble talk?

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Question 3

_____ attachment types are likely to report that they never find "real" love and intimacy in adulthood and display very little ability to trust.

Accepted Answer

Avoidant attachment types often report difficulties in finding "real" love and intimacy in adulthood, primarily due to their high levels of self-reliance and discomfort with closeness and emotional vulnerability, leading to a diminished capacity to trust others.

Question 4

The meaning of __________ changes from couple to couple and over time.

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Question 5

According to your text, recent studies show that men were _______________ than women when discussing their problems with friends.

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Question 6

In order to self-disclose, you need a high degree of trust, which is referred to by some scholars as _______________.

Accepted Answer

Emotional safety is crucial for self-disclosure because it ensures that individuals feel secure and protected from emotional harm or judgment, thereby fostering an environment where they can share personal information freely.

Question 7

_______________adults are least likely to seek out sexual intimacy outside of committed relationships.

Accepted Answer

Securely attached adults are least likely to seek out sexual intimacy outside of committed relationships because they tend to have trusting, long-term relationships and do not typically feel the need to seek intimacy elsewhere.

Question 8

Bowlby's attachment theory explains that our early close emotional and affectionate bonds help us develop a sense of security and the ability to

Accepted Answer

Bowlby's attachment theory posits that early emotional bonds with caregivers are crucial for developing a sense of security, which in turn helps individuals trust others in their close relationships later in life.

Question 9

Using attachment theories developed on _______, attachment theorists were able to realize certain patterns were present in _______.

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Question 10

Despite its importance in developing relationship satisfaction, there has been relatively little research done on _____________.

Accepted Answer

Sexual communication is crucial for developing relationship satisfaction, but it has been relatively under-researched compared to other aspects of communication in relationships.

Question 11

The drive for intimacy is innate, and thought to fulfill important

Accepted Answer

The drive for intimacy is considered an innate psychological need, as it fulfills the human desire for closeness, understanding, and connection with others, contributing to emotional and mental well-being.

Question 12

Which of the following, if any, can be an issue underlying fear of intimacy?

Accepted Answer

Both A and B are true because fear of vulnerability is a common issue that can lead to a fear of intimacy, and some individuals may not be aware that they have a fear of intimacy, making it an underlying issue.

Question 13

According to your text, close personal relationships have ways of meeting certain essential needs that cannot be met in other interpersonal relationships.Which of the following is among those needs?

Accepted Answer

Close personal relationships, such as those with family members, close friends, or romantic partners, often fulfill essential human needs that are not as easily met in more casual relationships. These needs include intimacy, which involves sharing personal thoughts and feelings; nurturing and being nurtured, which involves caring for and being cared for by another person; and reassurance of personal worth, which involves receiving affirmation and support that boosts one's self-esteem and sense of value.

Question 14

How did the men in Tannen's research feel when women offered sympathy in response to their trouble talk?

Accepted Answer

In Tannen's research, men often perceived women's sympathetic responses to their troubles as condescending, interpreting these expressions of sympathy as an implication that they were incapable of handling their problems on their own.

Question 15

Why do women tend to go to public restrooms in groups, according to recent research on gender role scripts?

Accepted Answer

Recent research suggests that women tend to go to public restrooms in groups as a way to show empathy and understanding in social interactions, reflecting gender role scripts that emphasize communal and relational behaviors.

Question 16

Research on psychological needs only began to explore the role of relationship needs in personal fulfillment in which decade?

Accepted Answer

Research on psychological needs, particularly focusing on the role of relationship needs in personal fulfillment, began to gain significant attention in the 1990s with the development of theories like Self-Determination Theory.

Question 17

What did Tannen find that women wanted when they communicated with others?

Accepted Answer

Tannen's research found that women often communicate to build social connections and relationships, indicating that both A (to feel connected with others) and C (to build relationships) are true.

Question 18

Why does Tannen believe that men choose to react to trouble talk with silence?

Accepted Answer

Tannen's research suggests that men often choose to react to trouble talk with silence because they wish to avoid emotional expression, viewing it as a way to maintain emotional control or avoid vulnerability.

Question 19

Given the discussion of current knowledge on gender and communication, which of the following, if any, would be constructive ways to improve misunderstandings between men and women.

Accepted Answer

All of the options listed are constructive ways to improve misunderstandings between men and women. They address the importance of understanding the impact of gender on communication, the role of gender roles in shaping responses, and the need to maintain communication even when frustrated.

Question 20

According to Bowlby, attachment is best defined as an emotional bond that connects a person to his or her______________.

Accepted Answer

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Quiz 9: Communication: Enriching Intimate Relationships