Exam 9: Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories, and Communication

Tara is ready to have her boyfriend, Sukrit, meet her child. A significant relationship event, such as this, is known as _______.

A theory concerned with relationship development from the superficial to the intimate levels and from few to many areas of interpersonal interaction is _______.

In communicating in a developing relationship, one effective strategy is to focus on improving the other person.

Breaking the loneliness-depression cycle is one strategy for dealing with a breakup.

Relationship dialectics theory states that all relationships can be defined by a series of opposites including autonomy and connection.

Brandon and Sarah have been acting awkwardly around each other lately. They've both noticed a lot more conflict and they haven't been spending as much time together as they used to. Brandon and Sarah are in the ________ stage.

James recently attended a Lady Gaga show and now feels they share a form of relationship. What type of relationship is this?

Online relationships are based more on rapport, similarity, and self-disclosure, and less on physical characteristics.

According to research, how long does it take us to decide if we want to pursue a relationship?

When couples in long-term relationships begin to resemble each other in facial features, this is a result of _______.

According to politeness theory, relationships develop when both positive and negative face needs are met.

Choose a relationship you are currently in. Using social exchange theory, discuss the costs, rewards, and whether or not you are seeing a profit from the relationship.

When a relationship deteriorates, the breadth and depth often reverse themselves, a process known as _______.

Commitment is based on three factors: desire, obligation, or _______.

Renee and Cliff announced their engagement at a party Friday night. They are in the _______ stage of the relationship.

Turning points in a relationship can be either positive or negative.

Research shows there are no universal facial features that are thought to be attractive.

Belinda wants the security of knowing she will spend each weekend with her boyfriend, but she also wants the excitement of doing new things with him from time to time. This illustrates the tension between _______.

Deteriorating relationships always go through the repair stage.

Prosocial behavior is best described as being _______.