Question 1

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Marcus daydreams about Francine, and gets goosebumps when he thinks of her.
A)initiating
B)intensifying
C)bonding
D)stagnating
E)terminating

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the intensifying stage, where feelings become more intense and physical symptoms, like goosebumps, are common.

Question 2

Maya is getting tired of the Friday night routine of eating out at the same restaurant with her husband.She is struggling with what dialectical tension?
A)connection-autonomy
B)openness-privacy
C)predictability-novelty
D)alternation-segmentation
E)None of these choices are correct

Accepted Answer

Maya's struggle with the Friday night routine suggests that she is experiencing the dialectical tension between predictability and novelty - the desire for familiarity and routine versus the need for new and exciting experiences.

Question 3

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Relational partners attempt to reduce uncertainty and to decide if the relationship is worth pursuing.
A)avoiding
B)circumscribing
C)experimenting
D)integrating
E)differentiating

Accepted Answer

This statement describes the experimenting stage. In this stage, relational partners try to gather information about each other in order to determine if the relationship is worth pursuing.

Question 4

Relationships
A)are constantly changing.
B)can be characterized by dialectical tensions.
C)are affected by culture.
D)typically progress from one stage to another.
E)All of these choices are true about relationships.

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are true about relationships. Relationships are not static and are constantly evolving. Dialectical tensions arise from contradictory forces that influence relationships, such as the desire for closeness versus the need for independence. Culture also plays a significant role in how relationships are formed, developed, and maintained. Additionally, relationships tend to progress through stages, such as the initial attraction phase, the buildup phase, the commitment phase, and the stability phase, among others.

Question 5

A couple on their second marriage each share many feelings with each other, but they keep most details of their previous marriages private.They are managing the openness-privacy dialectic with the strategy of
A)denial.
B)alternation.
C)segmentation.
D)balance.
E)recalibration.

Accepted Answer

The couple is managing the openness-privacy dialectic by using the strategy of segmentation, as they are keeping most details of their previous marriages private while still sharing many feelings with each other. This means that they are compartmentalizing certain aspects of their past relationships and choosing to only disclose certain information to each other.

Question 6

One of the key differences between marriages that end in separation and those that are restored to their former intimacy is
A)how long the couple remained in the integration stage.
B)how much metacommunication occurs.
C)the types of relational transgressions that happened.
D)the communication that occurs when the partners are unsatisfied.
E)None of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The communication that occurs when the partners are unsatisfied plays a crucial role in determining whether a marriage can be restored to its former intimacy or ends in separation. Effective communication during times of dissatisfaction allows for issues to be addressed and resolved, potentially leading to the restoration of the relationship.

Question 7

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Marcus and Francine get engaged.
A)initiating
B)intensifying
C)bonding
D)stagnating
E)terminating

Accepted Answer

The act of getting engaged signifies a commitment to a long-term, serious relationship, which is indicative of the bonding stage.

Question 8

Speed daters are most influenced by which factor of attraction?
A)appearance
B)similarity
C)complementarity
D)reciprocal attraction
E)appropriate disclosure

Accepted Answer

Speed dating is a very brief encounter, and people make snap judgments based primarily on physical appearance. Research has shown that speed daters prioritize attractiveness as the most important factor in their decision-making process.

Question 9

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Marcus shakes Francine's hand and asks her what she thinks about the weather.
A)initiating
B)intensifying
C)bonding
D)stagnating
E)terminating

Accepted Answer

Marcus is initiating a conversation with Francine by making small talk about the weather.

Question 10

The stage where partners act in old, familiar ways and no growth occurs is
A)differentiation.
B)circumscribing.
C)stagnating.
D)avoiding.
E)terminating.

Accepted Answer

Stagnating is the stage where partners act in old, familiar ways and no growth occurs.

Question 11

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Relational partners begin to share identities and their social circles merge.
A)avoiding
B)circumscribing
C)experimenting
D)integrating
E)differentiating

Accepted Answer

This statement best describes the integrating stage, where the partners start merging their social circles and sharing their identities.

Question 12

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Marcus and Francine decide to break up and date other people.
A)initiating
B)intensifying
C)bonding
D)stagnating
E)terminating

Accepted Answer

This statement best describes the terminating stage, as the couple has decided to end their relationship.

Question 13

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Marcus and Francine behave toward one another in old, familiar ways without much feeling.
A)initiating
B)intensifying
C)bonding
D)stagnating
E)terminating

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the stagnating stage, where the relationship is stuck in old patterns and lacks passion or excitement.

Question 14

We are often attracted to people who
A)we find physically attractive.
B)are different but can satisfy our needs.
C)are similar to us.
D)we interact with frequently.
E)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of these choices are correct. People can be attracted to others based on physical appearance, shared interests and values (similarity), fulfillment of needs, and frequency of interaction. Each individual's attraction may be influenced by a combination of these factors.

Question 15

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Relational partners begin to withdraw from one another to avoid disagreement
A)avoiding
B)circumscribing
C)experimenting
D)integrating
E)differentiating

Accepted Answer

Circumscribing is the stage where partners limit the quality and quantity of their communication to avoid conflict or potential disagreements.

Question 16

According to your text, the process of getting to know others by gaining more information about them is called
A)initiating.
B)approach behavior.
C)networking.
D)uncertainty reduction.
E)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

The process of getting to know others by gaining more information about them is referred to as uncertainty reduction. This involves individuals seeking out information about the other person, such as their likes and dislikes, interests, and background, in order to reduce uncertainty and increase their levels of familiarity and understanding. Initiating, approach behavior, and networking all refer to different aspects of the communication process but do not specifically relate to the process of uncertainty reduction.

Question 17

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Relational partners create physical distance between one another and make excuses to reduce contact.
A)avoiding
B)circumscribing
C)experimenting
D)integrating
E)differentiating

Accepted Answer

The statement describes the "avoiding" stage, where partners physically distance themselves and reduce contact.

Question 18

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes.
-Relational partners shift from "we" orientation and use more "me" messages.
A)avoiding
B)circumscribing
C)experimenting
D)integrating
E)differentiating

Accepted Answer

This statement best describes the differentiating stage, where partners start to highlight their individuality and use more "me" messages instead of the previous "we" orientation.

Quiz 8: Communication and Relational Dynamics

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Marcus daydreams about Francine, and gets goosebumps when he thinks of her.

Maya is getting tired of the Friday night routine of eating out at the same restaurant with her husband.She is struggling with what dialectical tension?

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Relational partners attempt to reduce uncertainty and to decide if the relationship is worth pursuing.

Relationships

A couple on their second marriage each share many feelings with each other, but they keep most details of their previous marriages private.They are managing the openness-privacy dialectic with the strategy of

One of the key differences between marriages that end in separation and those that are restored to their former intimacy is

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Marcus and Francine get engaged.

Speed daters are most influenced by which factor of attraction?

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Marcus shakes Francine's hand and asks her what she thinks about the weather.

The stage where partners act in old, familiar ways and no growth occurs is

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Relational partners begin to share identities and their social circles merge.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Marcus and Francine decide to break up and date other people.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 94-98: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Marcus and Francine behave toward one another in old, familiar ways without much feeling.

We are often attracted to people who

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Relational partners begin to withdraw from one another to avoid disagreement

According to your text, the process of getting to know others by gaining more information about them is called

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Relational partners create physical distance between one another and make excuses to reduce contact.

INSTRUCTIONS for questions 89-93: Match the statement below with the relational stage it best describes. -Relational partners shift from "we" orientation and use more "me" messages.