Exam 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance

Exploring values,negotiating new relationships with family members,discovering romantic and sexual opportunities,becoming more other-oriented,and seeking increased intimacy are all strongly associated with __________.

When our feelings,thoughts,and behaviors reflect caring,concern,support,and understanding of another person,we are experiencing __________.

Compared to younger adults,older adults report __________.

"Friends with benefits" are typically characterized by __________.

What are affinity-seeking strategies?

According to communication scholars Daniel Canary and Laura Stafford,which relationship maintenance strategy involves acting in pleasant,nice,and cheerful ways,doing favors,and suppressing complaints?

Which kind of love is typically found in friendships and among family members?

According to psychotherapist Lillian Rubin's research on cross-sex relationships,in comparison to women,men __________.

According to the triangle theory of love,relationships strong in intimacy and commitment but weak in passion constitute __________.

Define,explain,and give an example of relationship talk.

Aris and Lehman met last semester during their freshman orientation week.They date now and then but not exclusively.Both Aris and Lehman enjoy each other's company,but neither has considered a committed relationship with the other.Their relationship is characteristic of which type of love?

Identify and briefly define the six types of love established by sociologist John Alan Lee that are found in both romantic and nonromantic relationships.

Explain the difference(s)between friendship-based intimacy and passion-based intimacy.

Interracial friendships are most likely to be successful when __________.

Marbella and Chad have a highly passionate relationship that lacks commitment and intimacy.How is their love best classified?

Ram is from India but is studying in the United States under an exchange program.One of Ram's American classmates has been very helpful to him.They have hung out together a few times,and last weekend they attended a class together to learn how to make pizza from scratch.Which intercultural friendship factor does their relationship best demonstrate?

What is the underlying assumption of uncertainty reduction theory? Give an example of how we can reduce uncertainties.

Tyler notices that Da'Vonne has her arms crossed and is looking at the ground,so he decides not to strike up a conversation with her.What relationship strategy has Tyler used here?

When two people have a relationship based on feelings of warmth,understanding,and emotional connection,this is known as __________.

Miguel and Katya have been married for several years.Lately,Katya has been coming home from work and complaining bitterly about the new boss and all the changes that are going on.Miguel is getting a little tired of hearing her complaints but knows that Katya really needs to let off some steam.So instead of telling her to quit,he gives her a hug,asks her to sit down,and tell him all about it.Which strategy for escalating and maintaining a relationship is Miguel using?