Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about how we evaluate relationships?
A) We can assess their current value.
B) We can forecast the future outlook of relationships.
C) We can evaluate relationships based on compliance gaining.
D) We can assess the cumulative costs and rewards.

Accepted Answer

Compliance gaining refers to efforts to persuade or influence someone to do something. It is not a method of evaluating relationships, but rather a tactic used within relationships. A, B, and D are all valid ways of evaluating relationships.

Question 2

According to the complementary needs element of interpersonal attraction,if you have a high need to control and make decisions and little respect for other's decision making,you will be more compatible
A) with someone who needs to take control.
B) with someone who wants others to make decisions for him or her.
C) with someone who has similar needs to your needs.
D) with someone who needs to take responsibility.

Accepted Answer

The complementary needs theory of interpersonal attraction suggests that individuals are attracted to others whose needs differ from their own in ways that complement their own needs. Therefore, if you have a high need to control and make decisions and little respect for others' decision-making, you would be more compatible with someone who prefers others to make decisions for them, as this complements your need for control.

Question 3

Connectedness versus autonomy,predictability versus novelty,and openness versus closedness are three aspects of
A) short-term initial attraction .
B) dialectical theory.
C) social exchange theory.
D) interpersonal intimacy.

Accepted Answer

Connectedness versus autonomy, predictability versus novelty, and openness versus closedness are three dialectic tensions that exist in relationships. Dialectical theory focuses on the idea that relationships are constantly in flux and negotiating these tensions is necessary for maintaining a healthy relationship. The other options are not related to the concept of dialectical theory.

Question 4

The most common pattern of commitment changes after a break-up is
A) commitment remains the same.
B) commitment declines over time.
C) commitment increases, re-escalating the relationship.
D) commitment goes up and down repeatedly.

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that after a break-up, commitment typically declines over time. This is often due to the negative emotions and experiences associated with the break-up, as well as a reevaluation of the relationship and its long-term prospects. While there may be temporary increases in commitment, such as during attempts at reconciliation, the overall trend is towards decreased commitment.

Question 5

The stages of relational escalation are
A) preinteraction awareness, interaction, communication, turning point, and intimacy.
B) interaction, acquaintance, turning point, exploration, and intensification.
C) preinteraction awareness, acquaintance, exploration, intensification, and intimacy.
D) interaction, acquaintance, communication, turning point, and intensification.

Accepted Answer

This answer correctly identifies the stages of relational escalation as preinteraction awareness, acquaintance, exploration, intensification, and intimacy. This model suggests that relationships go through a process of gradually increasing involvement and intimacy, with each stage building on the previous one. Preinteraction awareness involves becoming aware of another person's existence before actually meeting them, while acquaintance is the initial stage of getting to know someone. Exploration involves learning more about the other person's likes, dislikes, and interests, while intensification is marked by increased emotional closeness and a deeper level of commitment. Finally, intimacy is the ultimate goal of the relationship, representing a high degree of emotional and physical closeness.

Question 6

Relational de-escalation begins with the stage of
A) separation.
B) individualization.
C) deintensification.
D) turmoil or stagnation.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Relational de-escalation begins with the stage of
A)...

Question 7

In one study of married couples,what was the most common dialectical tension?
A) connectedness versus autonomy
B) predictability versus novelty
C) openness versus closedness
D) physical appearance versus proximity

Accepted Answer

Connectedness versus autonomy is the most common dialectical tension in married couples. This tension refers to the desire for intimacy and closeness versus the need for independence and individuality. Couples may struggle with finding a balance between spending time together and pursuing individual interests and goals.

Question 8

Social exchange theory claims that
A) all relationships are symmetric.
B) all relationships are doomed to failure.
C) people constantly seek to hold the most power in a relationship.
D) people seek relationships that promise the most reward for the least cost.

Accepted Answer

Social exchange theory suggests that individuals enter into relationships in order to maximize their rewards and minimize their costs. Therefore, the choice that best represents social exchange theory is D: people seek relationships that promise the most reward for the least cost.

Question 9

In one study,what was the most important dialectical tension?
A) connectedness versus autonomy
B) predictability versus novelty
C) openness versus closedness
D) physical appearance versus proximity

Accepted Answer

The answer of In one study,what was the most important...

Question 10

Turning points are
A) relationships that you choose to initiate.
B) specific events that are associated with changes in a relationship.
C) nonverbal cues that allow us to assess relationship potential.
D) events that reveal compatibility.

Accepted Answer

Turning points are specific events that are associated with changes in a relationship. These events can either strengthen the relationship or lead to its deterioration. Examples of turning points include a first kiss, moving in together, or experiencing a major conflict.

Question 11

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time,but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?
A) complementary needs
B) similarities
C) self-disclosure and reciprocation of liking
D) credibility, competence, and intelligence

Accepted Answer

Complementary needs are at work here because Steven and Sean have different needs in terms of control and decision-making. Steven likes to be in charge while Sean prefers to go along, thus complementing each other. This is why their friendship has lasted a long time despite their differences in personality.

Question 12

Which of the following sets of opposing forces is NOT included in the dialectical theory?
A) connectedness versus autonomy
B) connectedness versus uncertainty
C) openness versus closedness
D) predictability versus novelty

Accepted Answer

The set of opposing forces "connectedness versus uncertainty" is not included in the dialectical theory. The correct opposing forces in the dialectical theory are (A) connectedness versus autonomy, (C) openness versus closedness, and (D) predictability versus novelty.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT one of the three dialectical tensions?
A) connectedness versus autonomy
B) predictability versus novelty
C) openness versus closedness
D) physical appearance versus proximity

Accepted Answer

Physical appearance versus proximity is not one of the three dialectical tensions. The three dialectical tensions are connectedness versus autonomy, predictability versus novelty, and openness versus closedness.

Question 14

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pulling us toward independence.
A) Short-term initial attraction
B) Interpersonal intimacy
C) Social exchange
D) Dialectical

Accepted Answer

The theory mentioned is the Dialectical theory, which explains the push-pull forces in relationships between intimacy and independence. The other options are not relevant to this concept.

Question 15

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________,in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.
A) compliance gaining
B) filtering
C) self-disclosure
D) cumulative costs and rewards

Accepted Answer

Steve Duck suggests the filtering theory where individuals go through a process of evaluating and selecting potential friends based on criteria such as proximity, similarity, and attractiveness, among others. The filtering theory involves a gradual elimination process, where individuals move from a large pool of possible friends to a smaller, select few through various stages of assessments.

Question 16

Meeting your partner's parents,making love for the first time,and your first fight are examples of
A) complementary needs.
B) long-term maintenance attraction.
C) stages of relationship development.
D) turning points.

Accepted Answer

These events are considered turning points because they mark significant moments that can alter the direction or dynamic of a relationship, indicating a shift or a pivotal change in the relationship's progression.

Question 17

The Social Exchange theory includes all of the following descriptions EXCEPT
A) an economic model of human behaviour used to explain how people arrive at decisions.
B) people seek the greatest amount of reward with the least amount of cost.
C) people make decisions on the basis of assessing and comparing the costs and rewards.
D) tension exists between our desire for predictability and our attraction to the unexpected.

Accepted Answer

The Social Exchange theory does not include a description of tension between desire for predictability and attraction to the unexpected. It primarily focuses on how individuals make decisions based on an assessment of costs and rewards.

Question 18

Expected costs and rewards are
A) ideals about how rewarding a relationship should be relative to its costs.
B) the total costs and rewards of a relationship at present.
C) the costs and rewards of a relationship that someone assumes will occur.
D) the total costs and rewards for the duration of the relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Expected costs and rewards are
A) ideals about...

Question 19

The stage in which individuals make an intentional decision to eliminate or minimize further interpersonal interaction is called
A) individualization.
B) separation.
C) stagnation.
D) turmoil.

Accepted Answer

The stage in which individuals make an intentional decision to eliminate or minimize further interpersonal interaction is called separation.

Question 20

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.
-The degree to which you want to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship.
A)proximity
B)long-term maintenance attraction
C)interpersonal attraction
D)short-term initial attraction
E)physical appearance

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal attraction refers to the degree to which an individual wants to form or maintain a relationship with another person, beyond simply initial physical attraction.

Answer: D
 Short-term initial attraction refers to the immediate attraction one person may feel towards another based on physical appearance or other superficial qualities.

Answer: E
 Physical appearance is one factor that can contribute to initial attraction, as well as long-term attraction and relationship maintenance.

Answer: A
 Proximity, or physical nearness, is another factor that can influence interpersonal attraction, as individuals are more likely to form relationships with those who are nearby or accessible.

Answer: B
 Long-term maintenance attraction refers to the desire to maintain a relationship over an extended period of time, which can be influenced by factors such as compatibility, shared interests, and mutual support.

Quiz 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about how we evaluate relationships?

According to the complementary needs element of interpersonal attraction,if you have a high need to control and make decisions and little respect for other's decision making,you will be more compatible

Connectedness versus autonomy,predictability versus novelty,and openness versus closedness are three aspects of

The most common pattern of commitment changes after a break-up is

The stages of relational escalation are

Relational de-escalation begins with the stage of

In one study of married couples,what was the most common dialectical tension?

Social exchange theory claims that

In one study,what was the most important dialectical tension?

Turning points are

Steven and Sean have been friends for a long time,but it is clear than Steven likes to be in charge and Sean prefers to go along.Which of the following factors is at work?

Which of the following sets of opposing forces is NOT included in the dialectical theory?

Which of the following is NOT one of the three dialectical tensions?

________ theory looks at the forces pulling us toward intimacy and those pulling us toward independence.

Steve Duck suggests we go through a process of ________,in which a potential close friend must pass criteria at each stage of the relationship.

Meeting your partner's parents,making love for the first time,and your first fight are examples of

The Social Exchange theory includes all of the following descriptions EXCEPT

Expected costs and rewards are

The stage in which individuals make an intentional decision to eliminate or minimize further interpersonal interaction is called

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right. -The degree to which you want to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship.