Interpersonal Comm. Ch. 8-11 – Flashcards
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Which of the following was found to be true about lying in online dating profiles? a. The more deceptive a dater's profile was the less likely they were to use "I". b. Fabricators tend to write shorter self-descriptions. c. Liars often flip their language, as in "not sad" instead of happy. d. b and c e. all of the above
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e
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Agreeing to rules about how often couples will or won't talk and text via cell phones can help to manage which dialectical tension? a. connection vs. autonomy b. openness vs. privacy c. predictability vs. novelty d. denial vs. disorientation e. none of the above
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Which of the strategies for managing dialectical tensions are most effective, according to research? a. balance b. integration c. recalibration d. reaffirmation e. b, c, and d are seen as the most productive
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e
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A study of 78 Internet dating profiles showed that about _____ percent strayed from the truth on some level. a. 20 b. 50 c. 65 d. 80 e. 98
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d
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A couple might declare themselves "Facebook official" (or FBO) in which stage of relational development? a. initiating b. intensifying c. integrating d. bonding e. circumscribing
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c
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In Chapter Eight's "Look at Diversity" reading, Kevin Schomaker talks about how communicating on the Internet makes it easier to meet people since he a. is very shy b. is overweight c. stutters d. is physically disabled e. none of these choices are correct
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d
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According to the text, we are usually attracted to people who: a. like us b. are high self-disclosers c. are perfect d. approve of us even in ways we know are inaccurate e. live far away from us
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a
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According to Knapp's model of interaction stages, symbolic public gestures that show the world what a relationship exists usually occur in which stage in interpersonal relationships? a. experimenting b. intensifying c. bonding d. integrating e. circumscribing
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c
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Which of the following does not typically occur in the intensifying stage of interpersonal relationships? a. The parties spend an increasing amount of time together. b. The parties begin to take on an identity as a social unit c. The parties hint and flirt d. Feelings are expressed nonverbally e. The parties might take trips together
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b
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Social exchange theory suggests that we often seek out people who can give us: a. rewards greater than or equal to the costs we encounter in dealing with them b. more self-esteem c. relational rewards rather than physical ones d. something in exchange for what we give them e. both relational and physical things without demanding anything
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a
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"Why don't you go ahead and visit your friends without me this weekend. I'll stick around and catch up on my studies." This statement typifies which relational stage? a. integrating b. differentiating c. bonding d. terminating e. intensifying
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b
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Whe two opposing or incompatible forces exist simultaneously in an interpersonal relationship, the struggle to achieve these opposing goals creates what is called a: a. collectivistic tension b. differentiating end state c. counterfeit goal state d. dialectical tension e. proximity problem
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d
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The text states that romantic partners who fear rejection and abandonment are likely to act in ways that increase the odds of their fears coming to pass. This example best relates to which concept from Chapter Two? a. identity management b. self-congruence c. self-fulfilling prophecy d. self-serving bias e. halo effect
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c
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Siblings who are _______ are often more extraverted and concerned with control than their brothers and sisters. a. first-born b. middle-born c. last-born d. "caboose" children e. none of the above
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a
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Envisioning our family members represented in a mobile, with photos of each member suspended by a thread and connected to bars containing images of other members, may help us better understand the idea that: a. family communication is involuntary b. family communication is role-driven c. family communication is formative d. family communication patters vary significanlty e. families are systems
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Which of the following is not a characteristic of families described in the text? a. Family systems are interdependent b. Family systems are manifested through communication c. Family systems are nested d. Families are more than just the sum of their parts e. All of the above are characteristics of families
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e
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According to research studies, which family communication pattern produces more productive and satisfying results? a. No pattern is necessarily better than another b. consensual c. both consensual and pluralistic d. protective e. protective and laissez-faire
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c
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When Marlina and Zach fight, they blow things out of proportion, interrupt each other, and yell. Their conflict style is most likely: a. volatile b. avoidant c. validating d. protective e. laissez-faire
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a
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Having too many online friends can mean others perceive you as: a. not very social b. someone whose relationship are less than genuine c. not very friendly d. both be and c e. all of the above
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b
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Research shows that social-networking sites are used primarily to: a. meet new friends b. establish new romantic relationships c. maintain current friendships d. rekindle old friendships e. both c and d
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e
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Heterosexual women value their friendships with gay men because: a. they often share interests b. potential for romantic complications is little to none c. the women feel more attractive d. all of the above e. none of the above
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d
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The Greed word that describes the kind of affection long term couples or working partners might feel is: a. storge b. philia c. pragma d. agape e. eros
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e
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An example of a romantic turning point might be a. a specific date b. a Facebook declaration c. the first big fight d. the first kiss e. all of the above are examples
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e
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Which of the following is not true of friendship and social media? a. Social networking sites are used to maintain current friendships and revive old ones. b. Social media isn't a replacement for face-to-face communication c. If you have too few Facebook friends, people might perceive you to be less friendly d. The more friends you have on Facebook, the better e. Social networking sites are used primarily to build new relationships
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e
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Which of these behaviors is characterized by the use of "we" language? a. evaluation b. description c. problem-orientation d. strategy e. provisionalism
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c
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"Rankism" best relates to which of these behaviors? a. evaluation b. superiority c. control d. strategy e. certainty
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b
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Which of these strategies has been used successfully to protest slavery, secure rights for women, reject war, oppose racial segregation, and accomplish other great social change in principled and pragmatic ways? a. aggressiveness b. nonviolence c. neautrality d. all of the above e. none of the above
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b
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Cassie felt ignored because Jamie kept playing on his phone during their lunch together. This example best illustrates which type of disconfirming message? a. impersonal b. ambiguous c. incongruous d. irrelevant e. impervious
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e
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Brianne angrily waited three minutes at the counter before the clerk finished his phone conversation and signaled awareness that Brianne was waiting. Brianne would've felt better if the clerk had at least _________ her while she was waiting. a. recognized b. acknowledged c. endorsed d. been assertive with e. responded nondefensively
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a
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Intention statements can communicate: a. where you stand on an issue b. requests of others c. descriptions of how you plan to act in the future d. a, b, and c above e. only interpretations of behavior
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d
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Which of the following is an accurate feeling statement? a. "I feel like you're angry with me." b. "I feel like going home now." c. "I feel angry when you laugh at me." d. "I feel you ought to be more careful." e. all of these answers are correct are feeling statements
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c
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All of the following are disconfirming messages except: a. interrupting the other person b. giving ambiguous responses c. ignoring the other person d. using a problem-oriented approach e. responding with chiches
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d
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All of the following are behavioral descriptions except: a. "I notice you're frowning." b. "I saw you walk out of the party." c. "Your behavior tells me you're angry." d. "you've shouted the last three times we've discussed money." e. "You haven't said 'I love you' in over a week."
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c
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Which of the following is an interpretation? a. "I got an A on my history paper." b. "Sue only cares about herself." c. "I sure appreciate your help." d. "Would you tell me what you mean by that?" e. all of these answers are correct are interpretations
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b
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A consequence statement can describe: a. what happens to you, the speaker b. what happens to the person you're addressing or to others c. why you're bothered or pleased by another's behavior d. what happens without moralizing about it e. all of these answers are correct
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e
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The most visible way disconfirming messages reinforce one another, as when one attack leads to another and another, is termed a(n): a. escalatory conflict spiral b. de-escalatory conflict spiral c. cognitive dissonance reation d. impervious dyad e. pillow-talk incident
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a
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The text suggests that you may react nondefensively to criticism by: a. asking for a "time-out" b. guessing about the specifics of a critic's remarks c. criticizing yourself d. giving the reasons for your behavior e. telling the critic to stop
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b
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Which of the following strategies is not recommended as a way to manage workplace bullying? a. Refram your thinking b. Negotiate with the offender c. Appeal to a third party d. Back off e. all of the above are recommended strategies
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e
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Which of the following is not an example of workplace bullying? a. assertive language b. impossible deadlines c. behind the back criticism d. withholding resources employees need to be successful e. nit picking
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a
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In the "Looking At Diversity" reading, Marily Jorgensen recommends which of the following strategies when working with people from a different cultural background? a. Face conflict head on, and get to the bottom of any conflicts right away b. Slow down and adopt an attitude of curiosity c. Show genuine interest in the other person d. both b and c e. none of the above
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d
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Stonewalling sends a(n) ______ message to the other person. a. assertive message b. confirming c. disagreeing d. disconfirming e. competing
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d
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Researcher John Gottman has been able to predict with over 90 percent accuracy whether a marriage will end in divorce by looking for evidence of: a. complementary conflict styles b. the four horsemen of destructive conflict styles c. crazymaking behaviors d. direct aggression e. psuedoaccomodation
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b
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Men are more likely than women to: a. be more competitive b. be more cooperative c. give reasons for their suggestions d. gossip, backbite, and exclude others e. begin proposals with the word "lets."
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a
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Women are more likely than men to say "we have to talk about it" because: a. women are more accommodating than men b. women are more insecure than men c. women view withdrawal from a conflict as more injurious than men d. women are more demanding than men e. women are more direct than men
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c
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In a survey of conflict views of college men and women, women were described as being: a. more concerned with maintaining the relationship during a conflict b. more concerned with power in the conflict c. more interested in the content of the conflict d. more ego-involved in the conflict than men e. all of these answers are correct
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a
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Complementary and symmetrical conflict styles have been shown to produce: a. marriages that got back together after conflict b. couples who find other mates while getting divorced c. a greater percentage of divorces that are settled amicably d. both "good" results as well as "bad" ones e. divorces that only have the facade of politeness
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Individuals in low-context cultures typically resolve conflict by: a. avoidance b. indirect communication c. nonassertion d. all of these answers are correct e. none of these answers are correct
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e
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An uncontrolled, spontaneous "explosion", a "Vesuvius," is: a. encouraged by your text as a first step to solving conflict b. therapeutic when you feel it's impossible to be relational and your partner understands what you're doing c. a great way of eliminating defensive behaviors by "clearing the air" d. one way to make sure your partner will listen to you e. all of these answers are correct
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b
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Win-win problem solving is seldom used because: a. there is a lack of awareness of it b. emotional reflexes prevent constructive solutions c. it requires both persons' cooperation d. win-win problem solving is actually the most used problem-solving style of all e. a, b, and c are correct
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In order for a conflict to exist, two interdependent parties must perceive: a. incompatible goals b. scarce resources c. interference from the other party in achieving their goals d. a, b, and c are correct e. both a and c are correct
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