Exam 8: Communication Climate: the Foundation of Personal Relationships

Tabitha wants some time alone because she feels a need to get in touch with herself as an individual. However, her partner wants them to spend as much time together as possible. The tension in this example illustrates the ____ relational dialectic.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 21

When communicating with a person with a disability, all of the following are generally accepted guidelines EXCEPT:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 22

Few of us feel what Gibb called "psychologically sage" when we are the targets of judgments.

(True/False)

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Question 23

This communication tends to cultivate supportive, confirming communication climates. It focuses on finding a solution that all parties find acceptable.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 24

When talking with people with disabilities, you may offer assistance, but don't provide it unless your offer is accepted.

(True/False)

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Question 25

The counterpoint to evaluation is ____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 26

All of our relationships are very complex and are shaped by numerous factors.

(True/False)

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Question 27

Identify the following: -Reframing

(Short Answer)

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Question 28

Commitment is a decision to remain in a relationship. Notice that commitment is defined as a decision, not a feeling.

(True/False)

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Question 29

Marge says to Homer, "I don't want to hear it, you can no change my mind". These statements illustrate:

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 30

Unlike passion or attraction, which arise in the present, commitment links partners together in the future.

(True/False)

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Question 31

Discuss the four features that research indicates are characteristic of satisfying close relationships. After identifying each feature, explain and illustrate how it is communicated between people.

(Essay)

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Question 32

The counterpoint to control is ____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 33

This kind of communication feels open, honest, and unpremeditated.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 34

____ in interpersonal relationships involves believing in another person's reliability and emotionally relying on that person.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 35

The happiest dating and married partners feel that they do not invest equally in their relationship compared to their partner.

(True/False)

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Question 36

Coworkers who say something like "it seems like we have really different ideas about how to tackle this new project. Let's talk through what each of us has in mind and how we can connect our goals." This is a great example of ____.

(Multiple Choice)

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Question 37

Identify the following: -Assertion

(Short Answer)

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Question 38

Identify the following: -Trust

(Short Answer)

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Question 39

Investments cannot be recovered, so the only way to reap the benefits of your investments is to stick with a relationship.

(True/False)

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Tabitha wants some time alone because she feels a need to get in touch with herself as an individual. However, her partner wants them to spend as much time together as possible. The tension in this example illustrates the ____ relational dialectic.

When communicating with a person with a disability, all of the following are generally accepted guidelines EXCEPT:

Few of us feel what Gibb called "psychologically sage" when we are the targets of judgments.

This communication tends to cultivate supportive, confirming communication climates. It focuses on finding a solution that all parties find acceptable.

When talking with people with disabilities, you may offer assistance, but don't provide it unless your offer is accepted.

The counterpoint to evaluation is ____.

All of our relationships are very complex and are shaped by numerous factors.

Identify the following: -Reframing

Commitment is a decision to remain in a relationship. Notice that commitment is defined as a decision, not a feeling.

Marge says to Homer, "I don't want to hear it, you can no change my mind". These statements illustrate:

Unlike passion or attraction, which arise in the present, commitment links partners together in the future.

Discuss the four features that research indicates are characteristic of satisfying close relationships. After identifying each feature, explain and illustrate how it is communicated between people.

The counterpoint to control is ____.

This kind of communication feels open, honest, and unpremeditated.

____ in interpersonal relationships involves believing in another person's reliability and emotionally relying on that person.

The happiest dating and married partners feel that they do not invest equally in their relationship compared to their partner.

Coworkers who say something like "it seems like we have really different ideas about how to tackle this new project. Let's talk through what each of us has in mind and how we can connect our goals." This is a great example of ____.

Identify the following: -Assertion

Identify the following: -Trust

Investments cannot be recovered, so the only way to reap the benefits of your investments is to stick with a relationship.

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