Question 1

One of the reasons a leadership role emerges in small-group interactions is that:
A) roles are flexible.
B) people like to be in charge.
C) decision making is a dyadic interaction.
D) coordinating group interaction is relatively complex.

Accepted Answer

Coordinating group interaction is relatively complex, which often necessitates someone taking on a leadership role to manage the complexities and ensure that the group's goals are met efficiently. This is why leadership roles emerge in small-group interactions.

Question 2

Another name for mediated public communication is:
A) mass communication.
B) face to face communication.
C) dyadic communication.
D) virtual reality.

Accepted Answer

Mass communication is the process of creating, sending, receiving, and analyzing messages to large audiences via verbal and written media. It's a form of mediated public communication because it involves the use of a medium (such as television, radio, newspapers, the internet) to transmit messages to a large group of people, distinguishing it from direct, face-to-face communication.

Question 3

According to your text, interpersonal communication can be defined as:
A) constellation of behaviors.
B) cognitive constructs.
C) mini cultures.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal communication encompasses a wide range of elements, including behaviors, cognitive constructs, and the creation of mini cultures between individuals, making all of the options correct.

Question 4

Scholars who take a dialectical approach to defining relationships see them as:
A) mini cultures.
B) constellation of behaviors.
C) collections of contradictory forces.
D) cognitive schemata.

Accepted Answer

A dialectical approach to defining relationships emphasizes the existence of contradictory forces within relationships, suggesting that these forces interact in complex ways to shape the nature of the relationship. This perspective highlights the dynamic and sometimes conflicting aspects of relationships, rather than viewing them as static or solely harmonious.

Question 5

Wilmot says that "People are in a relationship . . . when both persons can say, 'I see you seeing me.'" This statement supports which characteristic of interpersonal relationships?
A) Relationships begin with awareness.
B) Relationships are analyzed and evaluated.
C) Relationships are influenced by outside forces.
D) Relationships can control us.

Accepted Answer

Wilmot's statement emphasizes the mutual awareness and recognition between individuals as a foundational aspect of being in a relationship, indicating that relationships begin with awareness.

Question 6

"Joint actions"
A) independent action without regard for the other.
B) memory operational packets (MOPs).
C) interdependent behaviors of partners in a relationship.
D) natural language labels.

Accepted Answer

Joint actions refer to the interdependent behaviors of partners in a relationship, where the actions of each partner are coordinated and dependent on the actions of the other.

Question 7

Which of the following could not contribute to an MOP?
A) A first date
B) A recurring argument
C) An anniversary party
D) All of the above; an MOP can consist of any scene in a relationship

Accepted Answer

An MOP (Moment of Permanence) can indeed consist of any significant scene in a relationship, including positive events like a first date or an anniversary party, as well as more challenging moments like a recurring argument. These moments contribute to the depth and narrative of a relationship, making all the options viable examples.

Question 8

Which is not part of a relational prototype?
A) Mini culture
B) Label
C) Criterial attribute
D) Communicative indicator

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Factors affecting relationships include:
A) your family.
B) your job.
C) your country.
D) all of the above.

Accepted Answer

All of the mentioned factors, including family, job, and country, can significantly affect relationships. Family dynamics, work stress, and cultural norms from one's country can all influence how relationships are formed, maintained, and perceived.

Question 10

Which is not true of the difference between group and interpersonal communication?
A) Coordinating group interaction is more complex than coordinating interpersonal interaction.
B) Formalized roles are more likely to occur in interpersonal communication than in small-group communication.
C) There are more people involved in small-group than in interpersonal interaction.
D) Interpersonal interactions are less stable than small-group interactions, because if the link between members is destroyed, communication ceases.

Accepted Answer

Formalized roles are more common in small-group communication than in interpersonal communication because the structure of groups often necessitates defined roles for organization and function, whereas interpersonal communication is typically more informal and fluid between individuals.

Question 11

As we add people to an interaction (i.e., as we go from interpersonal to small-group to mass communication), which of the following changes occurs?
A) Feedback becomes more immediate.
B) Communication roles become more formal.
C) The message can be better adapted to the specific needs of the receiver.
D) All of the above happen.

Accepted Answer

As the number of people in an interaction increases, communication roles tend to become more formalized to manage the complexity and maintain order. Feedback becomes less immediate, and tailoring messages to individual needs becomes more challenging, not easier.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of face-to-face public communication?
A) A newscaster delivers the weather report on the six o'clock news.
B) Two friends gossip with one another.
C) Students work on a class project together.
D) A politician addresses a nominating convention.

Accepted Answer

Face-to-face public communication involves a speaker addressing a large group of people in person. A politician addressing a nominating convention is an example of this, as it involves direct, in-person communication to a public audience.

Question 13

Which is true about humans' need for interpersonal relationships?
A) Without interpersonal relationships our physiological health can suffer.
B) Interpersonal relationships affect our psychological well-being but have little or no effect on our physiological health.
C) Interpersonal relationships lead to greater self-sufficiency.
D) Interpersonal relationships are necessary until about age six, but not later in adulthood.

Accepted Answer

Interpersonal relationships are crucial for both psychological and physiological health. Lack of social connections can lead to increased stress, heart problems, and a weakened immune system, demonstrating the importance of these relationships for overall health.

Question 14

Clear organization, careful preplanning, and a fairly formal style are hallmarks of which of the following levels of communication?
A) Intrapersonal communication
B) Interpersonal communication
C) Small-group communication
D) Face-to-face public communication

Accepted Answer

Clear organization, careful preplanning, and a fairly formal style are typically associated with face-to-face public communication, such as speeches or presentations, where the speaker must carefully prepare their message to effectively reach and engage their audience.

Question 15

The most highly personal, disconnected, repetitive, and the least formally logical form of communication occurs at which of the following levels?
A) Intrapersonal communication
B) Interpersonal communication
C) Small-group communication
D) Face-to-face public communication

Accepted Answer

Intrapersonal communication involves communication with oneself, which can be highly personal, disconnected, repetitive, and not necessarily bound by formal logic, as it encompasses thoughts, reflections, and internal dialogues.

Question 16

Which is not a characteristic of public relationships (in comparison to private relationships)?
A) Substitutability
B) Use of particularistic knowledge
C) Extrinsic rewards
D) Normative rules

Accepted Answer

Private relationships, unlike public ones, often utilize particularistic knowledge, which is information and understanding unique to the individuals within the relationship. This contrasts with public relationships, where interactions are more likely to be guided by general norms and less dependent on specific, intimate knowledge of the other person.

Question 17

Which is an example of a relationship that would fall toward the public end of the public-private relationship continuum?
A) Friends
B) Enemies
C) Family members
D) A teacher and student (in a mass lecture course)

Accepted Answer

A teacher and student relationship in a mass lecture course is more public because it is professional and involves formal roles within an educational institution, unlike the more personal and intimate connections found in friendships, familial relationships, or even adversarial relationships between enemies.

Question 18

Which is true about the relational continuum model that defines public and private relationships?
A) Every relationship fits cleanly at one extreme or the other.
B) Relationship profiles are very stable and rarely change.
C) Different skills and sensitivities are needed for different kinds of relationships.
D) Relational trajectories are seldom defined through communication.

Accepted Answer

Different skills and sensitivities are indeed required for navigating various kinds of relationships, reflecting the relational continuum model's emphasis on the diversity and complexity of interpersonal connections.

Question 19

Juan has a keen sense of when to adapt and when not to. He is not afraid of change and can handle relational problems creatively and effectively. He operates at which level of relationship competence?
A) Minimal
B) Satisfactory
C) Optimal
D) External

Accepted Answer

Juan's ability to adapt, handle change, and solve relational problems creatively and effectively indicates that he operates at an optimal level of relationship competence. This level is characterized by a high degree of adaptability, creativity, and effectiveness in managing relationships.

Question 20

Which of the following is not true of public relationships?
A) They are deemphasized by our culture.
B) They remind us of social expectations.
C) They limit a sense of separateness.
D) They are meant to control and pace intimacy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not true...

Quiz 2: Building Interpersonal Relationships

One of the reasons a leadership role emerges in small-group interactions is that:

Another name for mediated public communication is:

According to your text, interpersonal communication can be defined as:

Scholars who take a dialectical approach to defining relationships see them as:

Wilmot says that "People are in a relationship . . . when both persons can say, 'I see you seeing me.'" This statement supports which characteristic of interpersonal relationships?

"Joint actions"

Which of the following could not contribute to an MOP?

Which is not part of a relational prototype?

Factors affecting relationships include:

Which is not true of the difference between group and interpersonal communication?

As we add people to an interaction (i.e., as we go from interpersonal to small-group to mass communication) , which of the following changes occurs?

Which of the following is an example of face-to-face public communication?

Which is true about humans' need for interpersonal relationships?

Clear organization, careful preplanning, and a fairly formal style are hallmarks of which of the following levels of communication?

The most highly personal, disconnected, repetitive, and the least formally logical form of communication occurs at which of the following levels?

Which is not a characteristic of public relationships (in comparison to private relationships) ?

Which is an example of a relationship that would fall toward the public end of the public-private relationship continuum?

Which is true about the relational continuum model that defines public and private relationships?

Juan has a keen sense of when to adapt and when not to. He is not afraid of change and can handle relational problems creatively and effectively. He operates at which level of relationship competence?

Which of the following is not true of public relationships?