Question 1

A relationship where an experienced individual helps train a less experienced person is a ________ relationship.
A) mentoring
B) reciprocal
C) networking
D) pragmatic

Accepted Answer

A mentoring relationship is when an experienced individual takes a less experienced person under their wing to provide guidance, advice, and support. The mentor's goal is to foster the growth and development of their protégé.

Question 2

In their relationship, Kim and Robin eat their meals together, present themselves to others as a unified couple, and seldom if ever have sex-role conflicts with regard to their relationship. They exemplify _______
A) separates
B) traditionals
C) independents
D) interdependents

Accepted Answer

Traditionals often share a high level of interdependence, including eating meals together, presenting a unified front to others, and having traditional roles with minimal conflict over these roles, which aligns with the description of Kim and Robin's relationship.

Question 3

In general, friendships in collectivist cultures are closer than friendships in individualist cultures.

Accepted Answer

In collectivist cultures, social relationships, including friendships, are highly valued and tend to be more interdependent and long-lasting compared to individualist cultures, where personal autonomy and independence are more valued. Therefore, friendships in collectivist cultures are generally closer than friendships in individualist cultures.

Question 4

Tyler gets enraged when he sees his girlfriend talk to another man. This is an example of ________ jealousy.
A) cognitive
B) emotional
C) behavioral
D) physiological

Accepted Answer

Emotional jealousy refers to the intense feelings of anger or sadness that are triggered by a perceived threat to a romantic relationship. In this case, Tyler's anger at the sight of his girlfriend talking to another man indicates emotional jealousy. Cognitive jealousy involves thoughts and beliefs about a partner's supposed infidelity, behavioral jealousy involves trying to control a partner's behavior, and physiological jealousy involves physical reactions such as increased heart rate or sweating.

Question 5

In a ________ relationship, you make connections with people who can help you get you a job, answer your questions, or help you relocate.
A) mentoring
B) networking
C) romantic
D) balanced split

Accepted Answer

The description fits the definition of networking, where you build and maintain professional relationships with people who can offer support, advice or opportunities. Choices A, C, and D are not applicable to the given scenario.

Question 6

________ messages don't follow any of the formal lines of communication established by an organization.
A) Upward
B) Lateral
C) Grapevine
D) Networking

Accepted Answer

Grapevine messages are informal communications that spread through an organization's social network, rather than following official lines of communication. Upward and lateral messages refer to formal communication within an organization, and networking typically involves intentional efforts to build professional relationships.

Question 7

Bitter conflicts regarding authority may result in which relationship pattern?
A) monopoly pattern
B) unbalanced split pattern
C) balanced split pattern
D) equity pattern

Accepted Answer

The answer of Bitter conflicts regarding authority may result in...

Question 8

Which of the following is a guideline for effective workplace communication?
A) The office is a shared zone, treat it as if everything is your territory.
B) Avoid touching, except when shaking hands.
C) Treat those politely who deserve it, call out inappropriate behavior.
D) Use the same grammar and abbreviations used in electronic communication.

Accepted Answer

Effective workplace communication often includes guidelines about physical interactions to maintain professionalism and comfort among employees. Avoiding touching, except for professional gestures like handshakes, is a common guideline to respect personal boundaries and ensure a comfortable work environment for everyone. Choices A, C, and D can potentially create misunderstandings, discomfort, or miscommunications in a professional setting.

Question 9

Across cultures, friendships are a matter of choice.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Across cultures, friendships are a matter of...

Question 10

Supportiveness messages are _______ rather than _______.
A) descriptive; evaluative
B) evaluative; certain
C) certain; provisional
D) provisional; descriptive

Accepted Answer

Supportiveness messages are descriptive rather than evaluative, meaning they focus on describing situations or behaviors without judging or evaluating them. This approach helps in creating a non-threatening communication environment.

Question 11

Shalonda and Bridgette are neighbors. They run into each other when they walk their dogs, exchange small talk, but don't really self-disclose with each other. This is an example of a friendship of receptivity.

Accepted Answer

A friendship of receptivity involves mutual self-disclosure and vulnerability, while Shalonda and Bridgette's relationship is one of acquaintance or casual acquaintance.

Question 12

In the involvement stage of friendship, the two friends see themselves as an exclusive unit.

Accepted Answer

In the involvement stage of friendship, individuals are getting to know each other and deepening their connection, but they do not necessarily see themselves as an exclusive unit. This perception is more characteristic of later stages of a relationship when a stronger, more exclusive bond has been formed.

Question 13

Caroline receives a letter from her manager praising her recent report. Which type of workplace communication is this?
A) grapevine
B) lateral
C) downward
D) upward

Accepted Answer

The letter is coming from Caroline's manager, who is higher up in the organizational hierarchy than Caroline. This makes it a downward communication.

Question 14

Conflict in Cecil and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that each concedes decisions to the other in certain areas of expertise. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which of the following?
A) monopoly pattern
B) unbalanced split pattern
C) balanced split pattern
D) equity pattern

Accepted Answer

The description of Cecil and Leslie's relationship reflects a balanced split pattern, in which each person has a clear area of expertise or decision-making authority, and they respect each other's expertise and decisions in those areas. This leads to a more equitable and balanced relationship with less conflict.

Question 15

Lauren befriended Jack because he is a math genius and she is struggling in her math class. Jack is filling a security need for Lauren.

Accepted Answer

Jack is fulfilling a competence or esteem need for Lauren by helping her improve in an area where she feels inadequate, rather than a security need which would involve physical safety, health, or well-being.

Question 16

_______ abuse involves humiliation, economic control, stalking, and isolation.
A) Physical
B) Sexual
C) Mental
D) Verbal or emotional

Accepted Answer

Verbal or emotional abuse can involve a variety of tactics, including humiliation, economic control, stalking, and isolation. This type of abuse can be just as damaging as physical or sexual abuse, and it is important to recognize the signs and seek help if you or someone you know is experiencing it.

Question 17

All families have defined roles, have recognized responsibilities, have a shared history and future, and _______.
A) comfort each other
B) share emotional intimacy
C) occasionally experience jealousy
D) share a living space

Accepted Answer

The answer of All families have defined roles, have recognized...

Question 18

Ben gave several suggestions to his supervisor as to how to improve telephone customer service. Ben's communication can be described as _______.
A) lateral
B) upward
C) grapevine
D) downward

Accepted Answer

Ben's communication is upward because he is suggesting improvements to his supervisor who is higher up in the organizational hierarchy.

Question 19

Frankie cannot stop worrying that her boyfriend is interested in someone else. She even creates imagined scenarios in which he is with another girl. This is known as _______ jealousy.
A) cognitive
B) emotional
C) behavioral
D) erotic

Accepted Answer

Cognitive jealousy refers to the thoughts, beliefs, and perceptions associated with jealousy, which can involve imagining hypothetical scenarios in which a partner is unfaithful or attracted to someone else. Emotional jealousy, on the other hand, involves the experience of negative emotions such as anger, sadness, or fear in response to a perceived threat to the relationship. Behavioral jealousy involves actions such as controlling, monitoring, or restricting a partner's behavior. Erotic jealousy specifically pertains to jealousy related to sexual infidelity.

Question 20

Ignatio controls all the finances, even those of his wife, Jillian. He takes all her money after her paychecks are deposited in the bank and gives her an allowance just large enough to buy groceries. What type of abuse is this?
A) economic abuse
B) threatening
C) physical abuse
D) control and isolation

Accepted Answer

This is an example of economic abuse, where one partner controls all the financial resources and limits the other partner's access to money. Ignatio's actions restrict Jillian's financial independence and ability to make her own choices.

Quiz 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types

A relationship where an experienced individual helps train a less experienced person is a ________ relationship.

In their relationship, Kim and Robin eat their meals together, present themselves to others as a unified couple, and seldom if ever have sex-role conflicts with regard to their relationship. They exemplify _______

In general, friendships in collectivist cultures are closer than friendships in individualist cultures.

Tyler gets enraged when he sees his girlfriend talk to another man. This is an example of ________ jealousy.

In a ________ relationship, you make connections with people who can help you get you a job, answer your questions, or help you relocate.

________ messages don't follow any of the formal lines of communication established by an organization.

Bitter conflicts regarding authority may result in which relationship pattern?

Which of the following is a guideline for effective workplace communication?

Across cultures, friendships are a matter of choice.

Supportiveness messages are _ rather than _.

Shalonda and Bridgette are neighbors. They run into each other when they walk their dogs, exchange small talk, but don't really self-disclose with each other. This is an example of a friendship of receptivity.

In the involvement stage of friendship, the two friends see themselves as an exclusive unit.

Caroline receives a letter from her manager praising her recent report. Which type of workplace communication is this?

Conflict in Cecil and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that each concedes decisions to the other in certain areas of expertise. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which of the following?

Lauren befriended Jack because he is a math genius and she is struggling in her math class. Jack is filling a security need for Lauren.

_______ abuse involves humiliation, economic control, stalking, and isolation.

All families have defined roles, have recognized responsibilities, have a shared history and future, and _______.

Ben gave several suggestions to his supervisor as to how to improve telephone customer service. Ben's communication can be described as _______.

Frankie cannot stop worrying that her boyfriend is interested in someone else. She even creates imagined scenarios in which he is with another girl. This is known as _______ jealousy.

Ignatio controls all the finances, even those of his wife, Jillian. He takes all her money after her paychecks are deposited in the bank and gives her an allowance just large enough to buy groceries. What type of abuse is this?