Question 1

Trust in relationships is created based on

Accepted Answer

A)  predictability, passion, and commitment. 
B)  dependability, sharing, and communication. 
C)  optimism, faith, and support. 
D)  predictability, dependability, and faith. 
A)  predictability, passion, and commitment. 
B)  dependability, sharing, and communication. 
C)  optimism, faith, and support. 
D)  predictability, dependability, and faith.

Question 2

Nonverbal communication such as touch, gestures, facial expressions, body language, or tone of voice can enhance and clarify verbal messages.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is True about nonverbal communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  It includes only intentional messages. 
B)  It is less important than verbal communication. 
C)  If verbal and nonverbal communication don't match, the listener is more likely to believe the nonverbal cues. 
D)  Sixty percent of the meaning of a message can be interpreted from nonverbal cues. 
A)  It includes only intentional messages. 
B)  It is less important than verbal communication. 
C)  If verbal and nonverbal communication don't match, the listener is more likely to believe the nonverbal cues. 
D)  Sixty percent of the meaning of a message can be interpreted from nonverbal cues.

Question 4

Healthy love relationships and friendships both require

Accepted Answer

A)  trust and respect. 
B)  similar intelligence levels. 
C)  shared interests. 
D)  advanced communication skills . 
A)  trust and respect. 
B)  similar intelligence levels. 
C)  shared interests. 
D)  advanced communication skills .

Question 5

A person you recently met in one of your classes tells you that she was adopted shortly after her birth. This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  inappropriate communication. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  self-disclosure. 
A)  inappropriate communication. 
B)  self-esteem. 
C)  reciprocity. 
D)  self-disclosure.

Question 6

Taking responsibility for one's personal decisions and actions is known as self-nurturance.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Cynthia has decided to "settle down" and marry Patrick. Which component of Sternberg's theory of love does her decision demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intimacy 
B)  Passion 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Consummation 
A)  Intimacy 
B)  Passion 
C)  Commitment 
D)  Consummation

Question 8

The key to resolving conflict in a relationship is

Accepted Answer

A)  having open and honest communication with your partner. 
B)  expressing your concerns to a friend to obtain an objective opinion. 
C)  ignoring minor differences and conflict to keep the peace. 
D)  asking your partner to change his or her behavior to meet your needs. 
A)  having open and honest communication with your partner. 
B)  expressing your concerns to a friend to obtain an objective opinion. 
C)  ignoring minor differences and conflict to keep the peace. 
D)  asking your partner to change his or her behavior to meet your needs.

Question 9

When Kendra ignores her responsibilities because she wants to hang out with Beau all the time, this is an example of fascination.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Both men and women are staying single longer than was the case in past generations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

When two people disagree or one person behaves in a manner that interferes with another person's behavior, a conflict is the result.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Divorce has been shown to seriously harm a person's long-term financial health.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of social or economic status. Recognizing a potential abuser early in a relationship can prevent a dangerous situation. List five warning signs that a romantic partner is a potential abuser.

Accepted Answer

(any five of the following)
1. Gets extr

Question 14

In reference to listening styles, reflection involves

Accepted Answer

A)  repeating what we think we've heard to confirm understanding. 
B)  identifying areas of agreement when two speakers are in conflict. 
C)  aggressively promoting our point of view. 
D)  showing an outright disinterest in what the speaker is saying. 
A)  repeating what we think we've heard to confirm understanding. 
B)  identifying areas of agreement when two speakers are in conflict. 
C)  aggressively promoting our point of view. 
D)  showing an outright disinterest in what the speaker is saying.

Question 15

According to Fisher's theory of love, "imprinting" involves

Accepted Answer

A)  chemical changes in brain function during arousal. 
B)  feeling peaceful due to oxytocin release. 
C)  the degree of commitment in a relationship. 
D)  a past experience that triggers a romantic reaction. 
A)  chemical changes in brain function during arousal. 
B)  feeling peaceful due to oxytocin release. 
C)  the degree of commitment in a relationship. 
D)  a past experience that triggers a romantic reaction.

Question 16

Many men tend to use which type of body language when they communicate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Leaning forward when listening 
B)  Making forceful gestures 
C)  Gesturing toward the body 
D)  Fidgeting or foot tapping 
A)  Leaning forward when listening 
B)  Making forceful gestures 
C)  Gesturing toward the body 
D)  Fidgeting or foot tapping

Question 17

Which of the following is an effective strategy for conflict resolution?

Accepted Answer

A)  Discussing several grievances at the same time. 
B)  Expressing anger without censoring reactions. 
C)  Evaluating alternative solutions. 
D)  Focusing on winning the argument. 
A)  Discussing several grievances at the same time. 
B)  Expressing anger without censoring reactions. 
C)  Evaluating alternative solutions. 
D)  Focusing on winning the argument.

Question 18

In addition to the same issues faced by heterosexual couples, lesbian and gay relationships are often challenged by

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of intimacy. 
B)  poor communication skills. 
C)  discrimination and legal difficulties. 
D)  financial and career difficulties. 
A)  lack of intimacy. 
B)  poor communication skills. 
C)  discrimination and legal difficulties. 
D)  financial and career difficulties.

Question 19

An underlying reason that Pam becomes upset by her boyfriend's flirtatious behavior may be that she believes she is losing control over the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Intimate relationships cannot exist without

Accepted Answer

A)  similar communication styles. 
B)  closely aligned interests. 
C)  emotional perspective. 
D)  emotional availability. 
A)  similar communication styles. 
B)  closely aligned interests. 
C)  emotional perspective. 
D)  emotional availability.

Exam 6: Building Healthy Relationships and Communicating Effectively

Trust in relationships is created based on

Nonverbal communication such as touch, gestures, facial expressions, body language, or tone of voice can enhance and clarify verbal messages.

Which of the following is True about nonverbal communication?

Healthy love relationships and friendships both require

A person you recently met in one of your classes tells you that she was adopted shortly after her birth. This is an example of

Taking responsibility for one's personal decisions and actions is known as self-nurturance.

Cynthia has decided to "settle down" and marry Patrick. Which component of Sternberg's theory of love does her decision demonstrate?

The key to resolving conflict in a relationship is

When Kendra ignores her responsibilities because she wants to hang out with Beau all the time, this is an example of fascination.

Both men and women are staying single longer than was the case in past generations.

When two people disagree or one person behaves in a manner that interferes with another person's behavior, a conflict is the result.

Divorce has been shown to seriously harm a person's long-term financial health.

Domestic violence can happen to anyone, regardless of social or economic status. Recognizing a potential abuser early in a relationship can prevent a dangerous situation. List five warning signs that a romantic partner is a potential abuser.

In reference to listening styles, reflection involves

According to Fisher's theory of love, "imprinting" involves

Many men tend to use which type of body language when they communicate?

Which of the following is an effective strategy for conflict resolution?

In addition to the same issues faced by heterosexual couples, lesbian and gay relationships are often challenged by

An underlying reason that Pam becomes upset by her boyfriend's flirtatious behavior may be that she believes she is losing control over the relationship.

Intimate relationships cannot exist without

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