Deck 12: Relationship Dynamics

Question 1

Meetings are left to chance with these kinds of relationships.

A) Friendships
B) Acquaintanceships
C) Romances
D) Internet dating
E) Friendly relations

Answer 1

B

Question 2

As we move toward developing a friendship, which action might we engage in?

A) Making small disclosures
B) Increase small talk
C) We possess little personal knowledge of another person
D) We hesitate to reveal personal information
E) Respond in ways that demonstrate trustworthiness

Answer 2

A

Question 3

What percentage of heterosexual couples met online between 2007-2009?

A) 21%
B) 24%
C) 32%
D) 61%

Answer 3

A

Question 4

Relationships that are successful often preserve our _____________________.

A) Physical health
B) Happiness
C) Mental health
D) All of the above

Question 5

The more closely people live, the __________________________.

A) More they will get along
B) More likely they can come to dislike one another
C) More they will get to know one another on an intimate level
D) More likely they will become close friends
E) More likely they will become other-oriented

Question 6

____________________ find it easy to fall in and out of relationships and/or organizations; however, ___________________ cultures believe that relationships ought to last and individuals should show loyalty to others simply because they are obligated to each other.

A) Americans; Middle Eastern
B) Far Eastern; Americans
C) Americans; Far Eastern
D) Middle Eastern; Americans

Question 7

This need is usually satisfied by attaining a level of success in work and personal relationships.

A) Safety
B) Physiological
C) Self-esteem
D) Belonging

Question 8

______________ guides us in understanding relationship customs and practices globally.

A) Intimacy
B) Culture
C) Interpersonal relationships
D) Gender

Question 9

Our perception of whether we are "in" or "out" is explained in which basic interpersonal need?

A) Inclusion
B) Control
C) Affection
D) Desire

Question 10

A wide array of social connections that to varying degrees meet your interpersonal needs is known as _____________.

A) Acquaintanceship
B) Relationship
C) Romance
D) Friendship

Question 11

Which of the following variables is not often considered when we are influenced by how attracted or drawn we feel toward another?

A) Physical attractiveness
B) Social attractiveness
C) Confirmation
D) Reinforcement
E) Task attractiveness

Question 12

As friendship increases, we tend to become more______________________, a quality we demonstrate by going out of our way for the other person, becoming more open and expressive, and accepting one another.

A) Trustful
B) Accepting
C) Other oriented
D) Expressive

Question 13

This helps us to express grief, happiness, and other feelings in culturally acceptable ways.

A) Feelings
B) Relationships
C) Talking
D) Inclusion

Question 14

Intimacy involves all of the following kinds of closeness except:

A) Participation in individual activities
B) Physical contact
C) Shared ideas and valued principles
D) Disclosure of emotional feelings

Question 15

The most central component within a love relationship is _______________.

A) Trust
B) Commitment
C) Passion
D) Intimacy

Question 16

This relates to our need to establish and maintain relationships that facilitate our experiencing satisfactory levels of influence and power.

A) Inclusion
B) Control
C) Affection
D) Desire

Question 17

This need is often met through work, friendship, or love relationships.

A) Safety
B) Physiological
C) Self-esteem
D) Belonging

Question 18

Choosing a partner (online) is based more on _______________ similarities and is not necessarily a rational decision.

A) Income
B) Personality
C) Interests
D) Extracurricular activities

Question 19

During this stage, we announce our commitment to one another in a public ritual, one which also lets the world in on the exclusiveness of our relationship.

A) Wedding
B) Public ceremony
C) Integrating
D) Bonding

Question 20

In this culture, significant dating begins during college.

A) Japan
B) American
C) Saudi Arabia
D) England

Question 21

One of the most popular relationship turnoffs is appearing lazy.

Question 22

When one partner restricts the amount and quality of communication in a relationship, they enter the stagnating stage.

Question 23

We learn the gender roles we perform.

Question 24

List two relationship turnoffs.

Question 25

Relationships will reach each of the ten stages at some point.

Question 26

Which three basic interpersonal needs do we meet through our relationships, according to the theorist William Schutz?

Question 27

Feeling close and connected is called manifest destiny.

Question 28

Who is more likely to form relationships online-men or women?

Question 29

Communication with others helps us meet our needs at each need level.

Question 30

During the initiation stage of a relationship, we tend to disclose a large amount of information.

Question 31

We like people whose behavior provides us with a maximum reward at minimum cost.

Question 32

Sometimes, a change in a relationship causes initial discomfort or feelings of rebellion until we adjust to it-if we ever do.

Question 33

Ending a friendship can share similarities found when ending a divorce.

Question 34

Our basic needs include exclusion, control, and affection.

Question 35

When women and men date, men tend to talk more than women.

Question 36

Role-limited interaction is often the second stage of a friendship.

Question 37

Mortality is lower when social support systems are lacking.

Question 38

Experiencing feelings of intimacy or connection that are not directly apparent to others is known as romantic intimacy.

Question 39

When the contacts that we have with a single person vary, our relationship typically has greater breadth.

Question 40

During acquaintanceships, people seek one another out and provide emotional support.

Question 41

Relationships help to meet two personal attributes; what are they?

Question 42

What kind of cultural connections exists between acquaintances?

Question 43

Distinguish between acquaintanceships and friendships.

Question 44

There are many ways that we can compare and contrast relationships; please name one way and explain it.

Question 45

Consider a relationship you are currently in-what attractor did you find that started that relationship? (This can be a "friendship" or a "romance.")

Question 46

___________ update their status on Facebook an average of 21 times each week, and _______ update their status an average of six times each week.

Question 47

Explain how stereotypes can both help-and hurt-a relationship.

Question 48

Why do you think that we often "fall" for someone who is very different from us?

Question 49

Female friendships center on sharing ___________________ and developing loyalty and trust.

Question 50

What three "categories" do Knapp and Vangelisti use to categories relationships?

Question 51

During this stage, two people may share a common space-but they do not share one another's goals or values.

Question 52

What kind of media/TV shows typically portray men in a stereotypical fashion?

Question 53

Women's friendships emphasize face-to-face interactions, and men's friendships emphasize ______________________ interactions.

Question 54

Name two functions of relationships and explain one in two or three sentences.

Question 55

What makes Americans "results-oriented"-even in a relationship? What does that mean?

Question 56

During this relationship stage, you share information looking for commonalities.