Question 1

Although Mark and Vicky are siblings, they haven't spoken to one another in years. This is because

Accepted Answer

Relationships are voluntary, and just because two people are siblings doesn't mean they have to have a relationship. It's possible that Mark and Vicky had a quarrel, but that alone wouldn't necessarily explain years of not speaking. Blood ties (option B) and interdependence (option D) may apply to some relationships, but they are not the only factors at play. Ultimately, the decision to have a relationship and maintain communication is up to each individual.

Question 2

_____ believe that interpersonal relationships are important for their future.

Accepted Answer

Millennials are known for valuing interpersonal relationships and social connections.

Question 3

Kathy and David fought all the time when they were children, but as adults they manage to be civil to one another. This is because

Accepted Answer

Relationships evolve over time, reflecting changes in individuals and their circumstances. Kathy and David's ability to be civil as adults, despite fighting as children, illustrates the dynamic and evolving nature of relationships.

Question 4

You meet someone at a party and seem to connect instantly, but never see each other again. This represents a _____relationship.

Accepted Answer

The fact that a connection was made suggests a personal relationship, but the fact that they never saw each other again suggests it was short-term.

Question 5

You and a coworker often share tasks and have a good working relationship, although you have never seen each other outside of work. This represents a _____ relationship.

Accepted Answer

This relationship is long-term, meaning it has lasted for a significant amount of time, but it is still impersonal because the two coworkers have never interacted outside of work. Therefore, the best choice is B, long-term, impersonal.

Question 6

You see your dentist twice a year. You always joke around with her before getting started on your procedure. This represents a _____ relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of You see your dentist twice a year....

Question 7

You have a friend you regard as "the sister you never had." This represents a _____ relationship.

Accepted Answer

A friend who is regarded as "the sister you never had" implies a deep emotional connection and bond, which suggests a long-term, personal relationship.

Question 8

Impersonal communication can also be civil when we

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The answer of Impersonal communication can also be civil when...

Question 9

Which of the following is not a family?

Accepted Answer

A person who lives with a menagerie of pets is not a family as a family refers to a group of people related by blood, marriage, or adoption who live together and share a household.

Question 10

Family _____ concern the "shoulds" and "oughts" that are expected of family members.

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Family rules are a set of expectations that regulate family behavior. These rules can include expectations about how family members should treat each other, how conflicts should be resolved, and how chores should be divided. Family rules are often implicit and may be passed down through generations as part of family culture.

Question 11

Larry is an entrepreneur who is very good at envisioning the big picture. He's married to Julie, who has always been good at helping him make his ideas become reality. Their relationship accounts for what aspect of friendship formation?

Accepted Answer

Larry and Julie's relationship accounts for need fulfillment because they bring different strengths and skills to their partnership, which complement each other and allow them to accomplish their goals more effectively. Larry's big-picture vision needs Julie's help to become a reality, and Julie benefits from Larry's entrepreneurial spirit by having a partner who can help her achieve her own goals.

Question 12

Debbie and Suzy both collect dolls. Although they live in different states, they get together at doll shows two or three times a year. Their relationship accounts for what aspect of friendship formation?

Accepted Answer

Debbie and Suzy's shared interest in collecting dolls suggests that they have a similarity that has led to their friendship formation.

Question 13

When Roxanne is frustrated with her job, she knows she can ask Frank to lunch and vent about it. Their relationship accounts for what aspect of friendship formation?

Accepted Answer

The fact that Roxanne can go to Frank for emotional support when she's frustrated with her job suggests that their friendship is based on the aspect of support.

Question 14

You're friends on Facebook with someone you used to hang out with in high school, even though you haven't seen that person in years. The friendship reflects a _____ tie.

Accepted Answer

This friendship reflects a dormant tie because it's a connection that was once active but has since become inactive due to lack of recent interaction, yet it still exists and can potentially be reactivated.

Question 15

You're friends on Facebook with your boss, because he sent you a friend request and you didn't feel as though you could refuse it. The friendship represents a _____ tie.

Accepted Answer

A weak tie refers to a social connection that is not very close or intimate, such as the relationship with a boss on Facebook, where the connection is more formal and less personal.

Question 16

Jason came home from school after hearing a lesson on character. When he told his dad about it, his dad said it was "stupid stuff." The next day, as the teacher was continuing the lesson, Jason said it was "stupid stuff." This is because

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The answer of Jason came home from school after hearing...

Question 17

Which is not a common uncivil act in the workplace?

Accepted Answer

Talking to the printer when it doesn't work properly may be frustrating, but it is not an uncivil act in the workplace. Blind forwarding someone's damaging email, sabotage, and gossiping all involve harming others and breaching trust, which are common uncivil acts in the workplace.

Question 18

Which of the following relationships is most likely according to attraction theory?

Accepted Answer

Attraction theory suggests that people are more likely to be attracted to those who are perceived to be similar in physical attractiveness. Therefore, an attractive woman and an unattractive man is the most likely relationship according to attraction theory.

Question 19

Which of the following relationships is least likely according to attraction theory?

Accepted Answer

According to attraction theory, people are more likely to be attracted to those who are similar to themselves in terms of socioeconomic status, education, and occupation. Therefore, it is least likely that two people from opposite ends of the socioeconomic scale would be attracted to each other.

Question 20

_____ theory states that physical attraction, proximity, and similarity are the keys to relationship formation.

Accepted Answer

The statement refers to the Attraction theory, which proposes that physical attraction, proximity, and similarity are the main factors that influence the formation of relationships. Option A refers to Attribution theory, which explains how individuals make sense of the actions of others. Option C refers to Uncertainty Reduction theory, which describes how people strive to reduce uncertainty about other people in the initial stages of communication. Finally, option D refers to Social Penetration theory, which explains how relationships develop and deepen over time through the gradual disclosure of personal information.

Quiz 6: Interpersonal Relationships and Civil Communication