Question 1

To successfully terminate a relationship,we should _______.

Accepted Answer

The best way to terminate a relationship is to engage in direct conversation about our desire to end the relationship. This approach shows respect for the other person and allows for closure and understanding. Avoiding the other person or persuading them that it's for the best will only lead to confusion and potential hurt. Spending less time together is also not a clear or respectful way to end a relationship.

Question 2

Cassie knows that she has difficulty reading.She does not disclose this information to her friends.This information falls into the quadrant of her Johari window labeled _______.

Accepted Answer

Cassie's difficulty reading is something that she knows about herself but has chosen not to disclose to others, making it a secret in her Johari window.

Question 3

The relationship stage characterized by looking for feelings of relaxation and confirmation is _______.

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Delia and Eloise are so bored of their routines that they decide to completely disregard predictability and spend a week doing lots of new things they have never done.This is an example of which strategy of managing relationship dialectics?

Accepted Answer

Temporal selection involves choosing certain times to emphasize one need or pole of a dialectic over another. In this case, Delia and Eloise are choosing a specific time (a week) to focus on novelty and unpredictability, setting aside their routine needs temporarily.

Question 5

In the previous question Delia and Eloise are attempting to deal with which relational dialectic?

Accepted Answer

The answer of In the previous question Delia and Eloise...

Question 6

The relationship stage in which we are more likely to act selflessly is ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The relationship stage in which we are...

Question 7

The relationship stage characterized by merging social networks is ________.

Accepted Answer

The maintaining stage of a relationship is characterized by the merging of social networks among other factors, as both parties work to keep the relationship stable and satisfying.

Question 8

Susan knows I blush when I am praised;I do not.My reaction to praise would fall into the quadrant of my Johari window labeled _______.

Accepted Answer

The quadrant labeled "blind" refers to information about oneself that is known to others but unknown to oneself. Since Susan knows that I blush when praised, this information is known to others (including Susan) but unknown to me. Therefore, my reaction to praise falls within the blind quadrant of my Johari window.

Question 9

Jocelyn is one of Violet's Facebook "friends." They went to high school together but never saw each other outside of school.When Facebook reminds Jocelyn that it's Violet's birthday,she writes "Happy Birthday!" on her wall,but they do not communicate otherwise.Jocelyn and Violet are _______.

Accepted Answer

Jocelyn and Violet have a very superficial relationship as they only interact on Facebook and do not communicate beyond birthday greetings. Therefore, they are best described as acquaintances.

Question 10

Anita is realizing that her idea of "spontaneous" is very different from her partner's and that is why they fight about vacations every year.She is engaging in which strategy?

Accepted Answer

Anita is attempting to reframe the situation by realizing that the disagreement is due to different interpretations of the word "spontaneous". By reframing the situation, she can better understand her partner's perspective and find a solution that works for both of them.

Question 11

One of the signs that we recognize we are dissatisfied with a relationship is when _______.

Accepted Answer

All of the provided options are signs of dissatisfaction in a relationship. When one person loses interest in the other's opinions and feelings, communication and emotional support decrease. When formerly open subjects become off-limits, it suggests that one or both partners may be hiding something or avoiding a difficult conversation. When we begin to think in terms of "I" instead of "we," it can be a sign that we are prioritizing our own wants and needs over the relationship's needs.

Question 12

Nick wants to spend lots of time with his new partner,David.He likes feeling like a bonded couple and enjoys the time they share.However,he also doesn't want to lose his feeling of independence.What relationship dialectic is Nick struggling with?

Accepted Answer

Nick is struggling with the autonomy/connection dialectic, which refers to the tension between the desire for independence and the desire for closeness in a relationship. He wants to maintain his autonomy while also feeling connected to David. The other dialectics (openness/closedness and novelty/predictability) are not applicable to this particular situation.

Question 13

Ian and Kelly still have date night every Thursday in order to have time together away from the family,but lately they barely talk and they have started just going to the same restaurant instead of trying new things every week like they had originally planned.They are experiencing _______.

Accepted Answer

Stagnating refers to a stage in a relationship where communication decreases and routines become mundane. This is exactly what Ian and Kelly are experiencing.

Question 14

A healthy relationship is characterized by _______.

Accepted Answer

A healthy relationship is characterized by developing a mutually satisfying interaction, where both individuals feel fulfilled and happy in the relationship. It is not about getting your own way all the time, being well-liked at the expense of your own needs, or fostering contrasting needs that lead to conflict.

Question 15

One benefit of electronically-mediated relationships is that they ________.

Accepted Answer

Electronically-mediated relationships can offer the opportunity for rapid intimacy due to the lack of physical barriers and the ability to share personal information quickly.

Question 16

Linh is upset with her boyfriend,Aaron.Instead of telling Aaron why she is upset,Linh talks to her friends and her mother about her feelings.When Aaron asks what is wrong,Linh replies,"Nothing." What guideline about communicating in intimate relationships is Linh violating?

Accepted Answer

Linh is violating the guideline of being transparent in communication with her partner. Instead of expressing her feelings directly to Aaron, she is discussing them with other people and saying "nothing" when asked directly about the issue. Being transparent means being honest and open in communication with your partner, especially when it comes to sharing your feelings and concerns.

Question 17

Todd knows he is a talented public speaker,and his audiences praise his speeches.Todd's speaking talent falls into which quadrant of his Johari window?

Accepted Answer

Todd's speaking talent is known both to himself and his audience, so it falls into the open quadrant of the Johari window.

Question 18

All of the following are guidelines for maintaining friendships except _______.

Accepted Answer

While sharing similar values can certainly help with maintaining friendships, it is not an absolute requirement. People can have differing values and still maintain a strong friendship. The other options (providing emotional support, managing conflict, being proactive in spending time together) are all important guidelines for maintaining friendships.

Question 19

_______ is a practice of emphasizing someone's positive qualities and focusing less on their negative ones.

Accepted Answer

Positive illusion is a practice of emphasizing someone's positive qualities and focusing less on their negative ones. This can be useful in situations where one wants to maintain a positive relationship with someone and avoid conflict or negativity.

Question 20

What is the difference between an acquaintance and a friend?

Accepted Answer

Acquaintances are people with whom we have a very minimal relationship, while friends are people with whom we share a deeper level of interaction and emotional connection. A key difference between the two is that with friends, our interactions are less role-bound, meaning that our friendship is not dependent on the context of our initial meeting or the purpose of our connection.

Quiz 7: Interpersonal Relationships