Deck 9: Understanding Interpersonal Relationships

Question 1

Shawn prefers to make all the decisions for the family,but this often causes conflicts with Shera,who also prefers to make all the decisions for the family.This is a ________ relationship.

A) complementary
B) competitive symmetrical
C) submissive symmetrical
D) symmetric

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Which of the following is most likely an example of a relationship of choice?

A) coworkers
B) classmates
C) teammate
D) counsellor

Answer 2

D

Question 3

Which of the following is most likely an example of a relationship of circumstance?

A) lover
B) friend
C) physician
D) classmate

Answer 3

D

Question 4

When you are assigned a roommate in a dorm,you are initially experiencing

A) a relational de-escalation.
B) a relationship of choice.
C) a relationship of circumstance.
D) a relational escalation.

Question 5

A relationship in which both partners want to dominate the other person is called

A) symmetrical.
B) complementary.
C) competitive symmetrical.
D) submissive symmetrical.

Question 6

When one partner in a relationship has more power than the other,the relationship is

A) parallel.
B) complementary.
C) symmetrical.
D) equal.

Question 7

You and your friend are both movie buffs.You know that when you get together you will talk about movies you've seen recently.Once a month you will make a date to go to the movies together.This is an example of

A) a shared perception.
B) a relational expectation.
C) a symmetrical relationship.
D) a relationship of circumstance.

Question 8

Francois and Pierre are brothers who are constantly challenging one another.When deciding what to play,how to play,or when to play,they both believe the other should defer to his judgment.What kind of relationship do they most likely have?

A) competitive symmetrical
B) parallel
C) symmetrical
D) complementary

Question 9

When you invite another person to have lunch,call the person on the phone,and make an effort to be with that person,you are experiencing a

A) relationship de-escalation.
B) relationship of circumstance.
C) synchronized relationship.
D) relationship of choice.

Question 10

An interpersonal relationship in which both partners behave toward power in the same way,either both wanting to dominate or both wanting to submit,is

A) symmetrical.
B) complementary.
C) synchronized.
D) parallel.

Question 11

Relationships of circumstance are formed

A) as a result of interpersonally communicating with others.
B) because our lives overlap with others' in some way.
C) because we intentionally develop the relationship.
D) when two people coordinate their interaction.

Question 12

Relationships of choice are formed

A) as a result of interpersonally communicating with others.
B) because our lives overlap with others' in some way.
C) because we seek out and intentionally develop the relationship.
D) when relationships de-escalate.

Question 13

A relationship in which one partner usually dominates and the other submits is a

A) complementary relationship.
B) parallel relationship.
C) symmetrical relationship.
D) submissive symmetrical relationship.

Question 14

Ultimately,what seems to make relationships the most intimate is

A) physical attraction.
B) our ability to be ourselves with the other person.
C) sexual affinity.
D) choice.

Question 15

In terms of power,a relationship is complementary when

A) both partners want power in the relationship.
B) power shifts from one partner to the other.
C) one partner willingly hands over power to the other.
D) neither partner is willing to assume responsibility for power.

Question 16

An ongoing connection means that

A) interpersonal relationships are transactional.
B) interpersonal intimacy grows.
C) the interpersonal relationship is a dynamic, constantly changing, and evolving process.
D) interpersonal intimacy decreases.

Question 17

Interpersonal relationships are

A) those connections we make with other people through interpersonal communication.
B) connections we establish when we communicate with other people.
C) our shared perception of another person.
D) the expectations we bring to a relationship.

Question 18

Having a(n)________ means interpersonal relationships are transactional.

A) ongoing connection
B) shared perception
C) relational expectation
D) interpersonal intimacy

Question 19

When the decision about where to eat is in question,John usually defers to Phil.On the other hand,when it comes to which movie to see,Phil usually makes the decision.John and Phil's friendship seems to work that way in general.John is the expert and in charge of some things and Phil in others.Which of the following best characterizes John and Phil's friendship?

A) parallel
B) submissive symmetrical
C) complementary
D) symmetrical

Question 20

Connections we make with other people as a result of our interpersonal communication with them are

A) intrapersonal relationships.
B) relationships of circumstance.
C) relationships of choice.
D) interpersonal relationships.

Question 21

Which element of interpersonal attraction is more important for initial attraction than for maintenance attraction?

A) reciprocation of liking
B) relationship potential
C) physical appearance
D) similarity

Question 22

________ is the quality that promotes attraction because it increases communication opportunities.

A) POV
B) Proximity
C) Short-term initial attraction
D) Physical appearance

Question 23

The level of liking or positive feelings that motivate us to escalate a relationship is called

A) interpersonal intimacy.
B) predicted outcome value.
C) short-term initial attraction.
D) long-term maintenance attraction.

Question 24

You are introduced to someone at a party,and you sense you have a lot in common.This demonstrates __________.

A) short -term initial attraction
B) long-term maintenance attraction
C) predicted outcome value
D) interpersonal intimacy

Question 25

Short-term initial attraction is best defined as

A) the coming into being of something.
B) the degree to which you are motivated to form or maintain an interpersonal relationship.
C) the degree to which you sense a potential for an interpersonal relationship.
D) a relationship of choice.

Question 26

We like people who like us.This is called

A) similarity.
B) reciprocation of liking.
C) short-term initial attraction.
D) POV.

Question 27

In a parallel relationship

A) neither partner wants to make a decision.
B) power shifts back and forth between the partners.
C) power is divided evenly.
D) partners compete for power.

Question 28

A relationship in which neither partner wants to make decisions is a

A) competitive symmetrical relationship.
B) complementary relationship.
C) parallel relationship.
D) submissive symmetrical relationship.

Question 29

Neither Rena nor her partner enjoys making decisions,and both avoid doing so whenever possible.This is a ________ relationship.

A) submissive symmetrical
B) competitive symmetrical
C) complementary
D) symmetrical

Question 30

The adage "opposites attract" indicates our attraction to someone with

A) complementary needs.
B) relationship potential.
C) reciprocation of liking.
D) charisma

Question 31

Most relationships are ________ relationships.

A) competitive symmetrical
B) complementary
C) parallel
D) symmetrical

Question 32

When power in a relationship continually shifts from one partner to the other,the relationship is

A) symmetrical.
B) parallel.
C) complementary.
D) equal.

Question 33

If people are ________,they display a blend of enthusiasm,trustworthiness,competence,and power.

A) physically attractive
B) knowledgeable
C) similar
D) credible

Question 34

Attitude similarity is

A) more likely to be a source of short-term initial attraction than of long-term maintenance attraction.
B) more likely to be a source of long-term maintenance attraction than of short-term initial attraction.
C) crucial for reciprocation of liking.
D) important for proximity.

Question 35

In a symmetrical relationship

A) power is divided unevenly.
B) both partners behave toward power in the same way.
C) both partners compete for power.
D) neither partner wants to take control.

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a true statement about physical appearance?

A) Physical appearance acts as a filter to reduce relationship possibilities.
B) Physical appearance is not a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction.
C) Physical appearance is a form of nonverbal communication.
D) Physical appearance is a strong factor for long-term maintenance attraction.

Question 37

What two factors affect short-term initial attraction?

A) physical appearance and smell
B) proximity and smell
C) proximity and physical appearance
D) physical appearance and mental acuity

Question 38

______________ provides us with information that helps us decide how promising a relationship might be.

A) POV
B) Short-term initial attraction
C) Physical appearance
D) Proximity

Question 39

What accounts for the greater likelihood of friendships between randomly-selected roommates?

A) proximity
B) similarity
C) complementary needs
D) physical appearance

Question 40

In terms of power,a relationship is parallel when

A) power continually shifts from one partner to the other.
B) one partner has more power than the other.
C) neither partner has power.
D) both partners want power equally.

Question 41

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.

Question 42

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.

Question 43

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.

Question 44

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.

Question 45

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.

Question 46

Relational de-escalation begins with the stage of

A) separation.
B) individualization.
C) deintensification.
D) turmoil or stagnation.

Question 47

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

Question 48

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.

Question 49

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

Question 50

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.

Question 51

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

Question 52

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

Question 53

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

Question 54

________ 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

Question 55

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

Question 56

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.

Question 57

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.

Question 58

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.

Question 59

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.

Question 60

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.

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

Question 61

Describe the three dialectical tensions and give an example of how each tension operates in a relationship.

Question 62

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.

A) proximity
B) long-term maintenance attraction
C) interpersonal attraction
D) short-term initial attraction
E) physical appearance
Nonverbal cues that help us decide how promising a relationship might be.

Question 63

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.

A) proximity
B) long-term maintenance attraction
C) interpersonal attraction
D) short-term initial attraction
E) physical appearance
The degree to which you sense a potential for an interpersonal relationship.

Question 64

Discuss social exchange theory as an economic model of relationships.

Question 65

Using your own example,discuss the four elements that make up the definition of interpersonal relationship.

Question 66

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.

A) proximity
B) long-term maintenance attraction
C) interpersonal attraction
D) short-term initial attraction
E) physical appearance
A liking or positive feeling that motivates you to sustain a relationship.

Question 67

What is the difference between short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction?

Question 68

What is the difference between a relationship of circumstance and a relationship of choice?

Question 69

Explain how the elements of short-term initial attraction and long-term maintenance attraction work.

Question 70

Match the definition on the left with the term on the right.

A) proximity
B) long-term maintenance attraction
C) interpersonal attraction
D) short-term initial attraction
E) physical appearance
The quality that promotes attraction because of being physically close.