Chp 4- Intimate Relationship and communication (health) – Flashcards

________________ includes the activities, abilities and characteristics that a culture has deemed appropriate for us based on whether or not we are male or female. Gender role Stereotype Self-concept Gender identity

Individuals who had an anxious/ambivalent relationship with a parent may find that, as adults, they avoid becoming dependent on others. avoid relationships with others. maintain their independence in a relationship. worry about being abandoned by others.

Which of the following is NOT one of Sternberg's elements of love? passion reliability intimacy commitment

Which kind of love, as described by Sternberg, combines all three elements of love? infatuation romantic consummate passionate

Which is a common expectation that can hurt a relationship? expecting intimacy expecting that you can trust your partner expecting that your partner loves you expecting your partner to change

Which one of the following is an example of nonverbal communication? telling a joke smiling translating documents talking quickly

Male communication patterns can often be described as cooperative. affiliative. competitive. negotiating.

The factor that is most likely to increase the chances of a relationship's success is difference. intimacy. romance. similarity

Anxious/avoidant relationships with parents may produce children who, when they reach adulthood: find it easy to establish relationships. are satisfied living a solitary lifestyle. tend to be married to the same person for a lifetime. are inclined to run from relationships.

As of 2004, the percentage of Americans that have no one to confide in is about 25 percent; this is ________ since 1985. up down the same unknown

The most long lasting element of love is euphoria. preoccupation with the loved one. commitment. idealization of the loved one.

To develop a healthy intimate relationship, it is important to self-disclose at a slow but steady rate. early in the relationship. rarely; you do not want to frighten your potential partner. early and often; vulnerability is part of the game.

A characteristic of friendship includes reciprocity, which means give-and-take between friends. mutual respect. acceptance. loyalty.

_____________ is an idealization of a loved one. Admiration Infatuation Passion Intamacy

Jealousy is proof that love exists. a harmless emotion. a measure of insecurity. unrelated to self-esteem.

Examples of unhealthy relationships include all of the following, EXCEPT physical or emotional abuse. codependency. a level of tension. communicative withdrawal.

"Revealing personal information that we ordinarily wouldn't reveal because of the risk involved" describes non-verbal communication. self-disclosure. constructive listening. feedback.

If your partner expresses unhappiness in your relationship, it is best to validate your partner's feelings and respond with self-disclosure. defend yourself and your actions. leave the room before saying something you will regret later. offer constructive criticism on how your partner can meet your needs.

All of the following are steps in effective conflict resolution, EXCEPT clarifying the issue. finding out what each person wants. not compromising your position. reviewing and negotiating.

hich of the following is NOT a constructive strategy for conflict resolution? finding out what the other person wants clarifying the issue reviewing and renegotiating providing selective information