Question 1

According to Knapp's model of relationship development, which stage involves trying to establish a shared conception of the relationship?&#10;A) initiating&#10;B) experimenting&#10;C) intensifying&#10;D) integrating

Accepted Answer

The intensifying stage involves trying to establish a shared conception of the relationship. During this stage, partners increase their level of self-disclosure, use more personal language, and begin to define their relationship in more specific terms.

Question 2

According to Knapp's model of relationship development, which stage involves trying to establish an identity as a social unit?&#10;A) initiating&#10;B) experimenting&#10;C) intensifying&#10;D) integrating

Accepted Answer

The stage that involves trying to establish an identity as a social unit is the integrating stage. In this stage, partners try to define themselves as a social unit and establish a shared identity. They may also engage in social activities together and may introduce each other to their social networks.

Question 3

What is the function of &#34;small talk,&#34; according to Knapp's model of relationship development?&#10;A) It provides safe topics for relationship initiation.&#10;B) It experiments with topics that increase the breadth of involvement.&#10;C) It exchanges personal information to intensify the relationship.&#10;D) All of the above are correct.

Accepted Answer

According to Knapp's model, small talk serves to experiment with topics that increase the breadth of involvement, helping individuals to explore common interests and establish a foundation for deeper conversations.

Question 4

Which stage of Knapp's model of relationship dissolution is characterized by the emergence of taboo topics or controversial issues that the couple avoids talking about?&#10;A) differentiating&#10;B) circumscribing&#10;C) stagnating&#10;D) avoiding

Accepted Answer

The stage characterized by avoidance of taboo topics is circumscribing. At this stage, the couple starts to limit their communication and avoid certain topics, leading to emotional distancing.

Question 5

Emilee and Jordan had been seeing each other for about a month, and Emilee found herself wondering whether she really wanted to be so involved with someone at this point in her life. Which of the following types of relational uncertainty is Emilee experiencing?

A) self uncertainty
B) partner uncertainty
C) relationship uncertainty
D) there isn't enough information to tell

Accepted Answer

Emilee is questioning her own feelings and desires regarding the involvement in the relationship, which is indicative of self uncertainty. This type of uncertainty revolves around an individual's own feelings about the relationship.

Question 6

Why is the transition to intimacy characterized by increases in goal interference, according to the relational turbulence model?&#10;A) Partners haven't allowed each other to influence their personal goals yet.&#10;B) Partners have competing goals that come to light.&#10;C) Partners have begun to influence each other's goals, but they haven't learned how to facilitate goals yet.&#10;D) Partners have begun to influence each other's goals in ways that facilitate each other's outcomes.

Accepted Answer

The relational turbulence model suggests that as partners become more intimate, they start influencing each other's goals, but initially, they may not have learned how to do so effectively, leading to increased goal interference.

Question 7

What norm for self-disclosure helps people reduce and cope with uncertainty when forming relationships?&#10;A) Encourage the other person to open-up by not saying anything yourself.&#10;B) Reciprocate disclosures of public information.&#10;C) Reciprocate disclosures of private information.&#10;D) Make the person feel comfortable by sharing something private about yourself.

Accepted Answer

Reciprocating disclosures of private information helps to build trust and reduce uncertainty in relationships. It signals to the other person that you are willing to share personal information and creates a sense of mutual vulnerability, which can strengthen the bond between individuals. Encouraging the other person to open-up or sharing public information may not be as effective in building a close relationship. Making the person feel comfortable by sharing something private about yourself can be helpful, but only if the disclosure is appropriate and relevant to the conversation.

Question 8

How do people develop a sense of connection in escalating relationships?&#10;A) They self-disclose public information.&#10;B) They disclose positive (and not negative) information.&#10;C) They limit disclosure to a few, safe topics.&#10;D) They disclose increasingly private information.

Accepted Answer

People develop a sense of connection in escalating relationships by disclosing increasingly private information. As the relationship progresses and trust is built, individuals feel more comfortable revealing personal and intimate details about themselves, which promotes a sense of closeness and connection. This type of disclosure is known as self-disclosure, and it is an important factor in the development of relationships. Disclosing public information (choice A) or limiting disclosure to safe topics (choice C) may help establish a level of comfort or familiarity, but it is unlikely to deepen the connection. Disclosing only positive information (choice B) can also be limiting and may not provide a true picture of the individual.

Question 9

What do people following the norm of reciprocity do when communicating during the early stages of relationship development?&#10;A) They encourage the other person to open-up by not saying anything themselves.&#10;B) They avoid topics already mentioned by their relationship partner.&#10;C) They try to match the qualities of the partner's communication, in terms of explicitness, humor, or politeness.&#10;D) They try to make the person feel comfortable by sharing something private about themselves.

Accepted Answer

People following the norm of reciprocity try to match the qualities of the partner's communication in the early stages of relationship development. This includes explicitness, humor, or politeness.

Question 10

If the predicted outcome value of an interaction is high, meaning that you anticipate a lot of relational rewards from the interaction, which of the following behaviors would you likely perform?&#10;A) Talk more&#10;B) Ask more questions&#10;C) Increase nonverbal expressions of liking&#10;D) All of the above are likely when predicted outcome value is high.

Accepted Answer

When predicted outcome value is high, individuals are more likely to engage in behaviors that will increase the chances of relational rewards, such as talking more, asking more questions, and increasing nonverbal expressions of liking. Therefore, all of the above are likely when predicted outcome value is high.

Question 11

What is the core process to relationship development, according to Altman and Taylor's Social Penetration Theory?&#10;A) Exchange&#10;B) Rewards&#10;C) Self-disclosure&#10;D) intimacy

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

Which of the following terms refers to covert activities designed to reveal information about a partner's involvement in a relationship?&#10;A) small talk&#10;B) self-disclosure&#10;C) relationship talk&#10;D) secret tests

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following terms refers to...

Question 13

Kamala and Doug have been dating for a few weeks, but the only thing they have really talked about is their shared love of rap music. They have disclosed their favorite songs and artists, they have described the lyrics that have touched them the most, and they have talked about how rap music makes each of them feel, but they haven't talked about much else besides music. Which of the following statements about Kamala and Doug's relationship is true?

A) their relationship has depth, but no breadth
B) their relationship has breadth, but no depth
C) their relationship has both depth and breadth
D) their relationship has neither depth nor breadth

Accepted Answer

The answer of Kamala and Doug have been dating for...

Question 14

Jane and Monica met in class this semester, and have started studying together. Until today, their conversations have mostly focused on classes, hobbies, and work schedules. Today, Monica described the things she plans to do for fun over the summer. Which facet of self-disclosure did Jane increase by sharing this information?

A) breadth
B) width
C) depth
D) height

Accepted Answer

The answer of Jane and Monica met in class this...

Question 15

Which of the following correctly describes the rule of distributive justice in managing rewards and costs in developing relationships?&#10;A) Partners should attempt to maximize their rewards.&#10;B) Partners should attempt to minimize their costs.&#10;C) Each partner's rewards should be proportional to his/her costs.&#10;D) Partners should strive to have more rewards than the other has.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following correctly describes the...

Question 16

According to the investment model, which of the following equations correctly defines how different factors influence commitment to a relationship?&#10;A) Commitment = Satisfaction +Alternatives + Investment.&#10;B) Commitment = Satisfaction - Alternatives + Investment.&#10;C) Commitment = Satisfaction + Alternatives - Investment.&#10;D) Commitment = Satisfaction - Alternatives - Investment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of According to the investment model, which of...

Question 17

Which of the following rules for maintaining a friends with benefits relationship suggests that partners agree that they shouldn't tell anyone in their social group about the relationship?&#10;A) communication rules&#10;B) emotional rules&#10;C) friendship rules&#10;D) secrecy rules

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following rules for maintaining...

Question 18

Daphne and Daryl have had a friends with benefits relationship for most of their senior year of college. Despite the enjoyment they get out of this relationship, they are in agreement that the sexual aspect of their relationship is only temporary and that once they graduate it will likely end. What rule for friends with benefits relationships are Daphne and Daryl following when they make sexual intimacy a temporary feature of their relationship?

A) emotional rules
B) friendship rules
C) permanence rules
D) sex rules

Accepted Answer

The answer of Daphne and Daryl have had a friends...

Deck 9: Developing and Ending Relationships