Question 1

The purpose of a tie sign is to:&#10;A) Signal that someone is searching for a romantic or sexual partner&#10;B) Signal that two people have completed the five stages of courtship&#10;C) Signal that two people are to be treated as a bonded pair&#10;D) Signal that someone should not be courted

Accepted Answer

The purpose of a tie sign is to signal that two people are to be treated as a bonded pair. It can indicate a level of commitment or belonging between two people, such as in a romantic relationship or a business partnership. It serves as a nonverbal cue for others to recognize and respect the connection between the two individuals.

Question 2

According to the research, who is more likely to determine whether interaction proceeds beyond the initial stages of courtship?&#10;A) Men&#10;B) Women&#10;C) The most physically attractive individual&#10;D) The person who first initiated the interaction

Accepted Answer

Research suggests that women are more likely to determine whether interaction proceeds beyond the initial stages of courtship. Women tend to be more selective when it comes to choosing a mate and are often the ones who set the pace of the relationship. They may decide whether to continue the interaction based on the man's behavior, commitment, and compatibility, among other factors.

Question 3

What separates quasi-courtship behavior from true courtship behavior is that quasi-courtship behavior is:&#10;A) flirting without the intention to develop a sexual relationship&#10;B) misinterpreted flirtatious behavior&#10;C) when people flirt to develop a sexual relationship&#10;D) when people attempt to flirt but the other person does not interpret it that way

Accepted Answer

Quasi-courtship behavior involves flirting without the intention to develop a sexual relationship, unlike true courtship behavior which is aimed at developing a romantic and/or sexual relationship. Misinterpreted flirtatious behavior (B) refers to a situation where someone misunderstands another person's intentions, but this is not necessarily related to courtship behavior. Option C is incorrect as it describes true courtship behavior, not quasi-courtship behavior. Option D is incorrect because if one person does not interpret the flirtation as courtship behavior, it does not necessarily mean it is quasi-courtship behavior, as the other person may still have the intention of developing a relationship.

Question 4

An example of a relationship transgression would be:&#10;A) If partner A tells partner B that they like partner B's outfit&#10;B) If both partners hug partner A's parents before a family dinner&#10;C) If partner A gives partner B a kiss when leaving to work&#10;D) If partner A was late to an important event for partner B

Accepted Answer

Being late to an important event for partner B would be a violation of the expectations and trust in the relationship, making it a transgression. The other choices are positive behaviors or neutral actions that don't violate relationship expectations.

Question 5

Family expressiveness has to do with family members' ______ with other family members:&#10;A) Affect displays&#10;B) Proxemic distances&#10;C) Impression management&#10;D) Kinesic gestures

Accepted Answer

Family expressiveness refers to the degree to which family members show their emotions or feelings towards each other, which is reflected in their affect displays. Proxemic distances refer to the physical distance between individuals, impression management relates to the way individuals present themselves to others, and kinesic gestures involve body movements and facial expressions.

Question 6

Relying on both verbal and nonverbal cues, people are better at identifying when someone is not flirting with them compared to when they are.

Accepted Answer

Studies have shown that people are better at detecting when someone is not interested in them romantically, rather than when someone is actually flirting with them. This may be because people tend to be more cautious and attentive to signs of disinterest, as a form of self-protection.

Question 7

Maintenance behaviors are behaviors that an individual enacts to make sure they appear their most appealing during courtship.

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Question 8

Power is important when discussing affectionate behavior used in the workplace and sexual harassment.

Accepted Answer

Power dynamics play a crucial role in workplace behaviors, including affectionate behavior and sexual harassment. Individuals in positions of power have more control and influence in the workplace, which can lead to instances of harassment and other abusive behaviors. Understanding power dynamics is key to addressing and preventing these issues in the workplace.

Question 9

What are four nonverbal codes used to communicate affection?

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Question 10

What are the five stages of courtship?

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Deck 10: Relational Messages: Developing and Expressing Closeness