Exam 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance

What are the four skills and strategies used primarily to initiate a relationship? Provide an example.

Explain the triangular theory of love put forth by psychologist Robert Sternberg.

What is an initiation norm?

When Kaila wasn't with Justin,she thought about him all the time.Though they have only known each other for two months,she wants to spend every minute with him,and changed her major so they can take classes together.If Justin fails to return a text message immediately,she becomes anxious and fearful,but when she receives an affirming message,she quickly bounces back up to "cloud nine." Justin feels the same about Kaila.Which type of love characterizes their current relationship?

Hector and Nicolette have been married for just a few months.Hector thinks Nicolette expects him to take out the trash every time and wonders why can't she take it out once in a while.He decides to ask her about the issue.Nicolette says she wasn't aware of asking him to do it all the time,but she usually thinks about it when she is doing the dishes.When she's up to her elbows in soapsuds,it just seems reasonable to ask Hector to take out the trash.Hector indicates that he will do the dishes sometimes,if she will take out the trash sometimes.Nicolette agrees.Which strategy for escalating and maintaining relationships are they using?

Janelle likes Allen.When he approaches her she turns to him,waves,and gives an animated smile.She is manifesting __________.

Al and Fernan have been in a romantic relationship for about two months.Al has been plagued with low self-esteem;he craves attention and is obsessed with his relationship with Fernan.Fernan,on the other hand,sees the relationship as something of a game.He enjoys his time with Al,but he is not obsessed with the sexual aspect of that relationship.Fernan may be quite willing to end the relationship if he sees it as no longer mutually satisfying or fun.Al and Fernan most likely exhibit which two love styles?

What has been identified as the most important dimension in the triangular theory of love for developing romantic relationships?

In same-sex friendships,men are more likely than women to __________.

Will and Raeanne had been dating for some time and their college graduation is only two months away.Raeanne wonders what will happen to their relationship after college-Will has a job prospect in faraway Oregon and they have not talked about it.One evening,Will declares that while he isn't quite ready for an engagement,he will only take the job if such a future includes Raeanne.Their talk is an example of __________.

__________ friendships are often linked to a succession of significant changes in our lifestyles and goals.

Myra wants to know more about her partner because she likes control as well as predictability.In order to achieve these goals,she gathers information about her partner so she can better predict how he might act in given situations.This is an example of __________.

__________ refers to the intention to remain in a relationship.

Describe the five sometimes overlapping stages of childhood friendships.

Tony has been secretly in love with Janessa for about two years.They are good friends,but Tony wants to move things to a more romantic level.When he talks to Janessa about his feelings,she firmly tells him that she is only interested in friendship.Tony's feelings in this situation can be described as __________.

Brutus and Molly attend a book club every Thursday night with mutual friends.Which relationship management strategy does this demonstrate?

According to the text,which quality is most likely to result in a potential friendship?

We are most likely to have __________ intergenerational relationships.

Desiree and Johan have been dating for several months.One night,Desiree says,"We've been dating for a while now.I'm wondering if we have a future together." Johan responds,"I hope so.I've been wondering myself if we might want to make our relationship more formal." Desiree says,"What did you have in mind?" Johan says,"Well,I don't think an engagement is right just now.But I would like us to commit to dating exclusively." Desiree says,"That was kind of my thinking,too." What strategy for escalating or maintaining a relationship are they employing?

Juan is interested in getting to know a girl from his class,so he bought new cologne and clothing to wear,sits closer to her,and uses her name more often when talking to her.What strategy is Juan using to initiate this relationship?