Question 1

Social penetration theory has been criticized because:

Accepted Answer

A)  it relies too heavily on gender distinctions. 
B)  it places too much emphasis on dialectical issues. 
C)  it equates self-disclosure with relational closeness. 
D)  it places too much emphasis on dialectical issues, and it equates self-disclosure with relational closeness. 
A)  it relies too heavily on gender distinctions. 
B)  it places too much emphasis on dialectical issues. 
C)  it equates self-disclosure with relational closeness. 
D)  it places too much emphasis on dialectical issues, and it equates self-disclosure with relational closeness.

Question 2

What is the index of relational satisfaction? How does it explain why people who have fallen out of love remain in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

The index of relational satisfaction ref

Question 3

Is the self static or dynamic? How does the explanation given by Altman and Taylor differ from that given by Mead?

Accepted Answer

The concept of the self can be seen as b

Question 4

What does reciprocity mean with regard to self-disclosure? What prompts this reciprocity?

Accepted Answer

Reciprocity with regard to self-disclosu

Question 5

Unlike the principle of utility, the minimax principle of human behavior claims that people seek to minimize their benefits and maximize their costs in relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

In their framework of social penetration theory, which of the following was an observation outlined by Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor about the penetration process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Peripheral items are exchanged later and less frequently than private information. 
B)  Self-disclosure is reciprocal, especially in the early stages of relationship development. 
C)  Penetration is slow at the start, but it gains momentum quickly as the tightly wrapped inner layers are reached. 
D)  Relational retreat is unlikely to lead to the deterioration of a warm friendship. 
A)  Peripheral items are exchanged later and less frequently than private information. 
B)  Self-disclosure is reciprocal, especially in the early stages of relationship development. 
C)  Penetration is slow at the start, but it gains momentum quickly as the tightly wrapped inner layers are reached. 
D)  Relational retreat is unlikely to lead to the deterioration of a warm friendship.

Question 7

Experiences that take place early in a relationship will have relatively little impact on the relationship.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Social penetration theory predicts that for someone who leaves an abusive partner, their relationship falls short of their ________.

Accepted Answer

comparison

Question 9

What is the relationship between social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Why has Griffin included both theories in the same chapter?

Accepted Answer

The relationship between social penetrat

Question 10

Explain the meanings of and the relationships among the following terms: outcome, CL, and CLalt. How do they help us to predict the context for optimal self-disclosure? What do they tell us about victims of domestic violence?

Accepted Answer

Outcome refers to the result or conseque

Question 11

The sexual connotations of the penetration analogy were intended by Altman and Taylor.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Unlike most social scientists, ethical egoists ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  are motivated by selflessness rather than self-interest 
B)  believe that it is unethical to look out for number one 
C)  limit their study to what is rather than what ought to be 
D)  claim that people should act selfishly 
A)  are motivated by selflessness rather than self-interest 
B)  believe that it is unethical to look out for number one 
C)  limit their study to what is rather than what ought to be 
D)  claim that people should act selfishly

Question 13

Irwin Altman studied social penetration in dorm living at the University of Utah and found that students were more likely to remain at the university when they:

Accepted Answer

A)  honored their need for territoriality. 
B)  discouraged discussions by playing loud music. 
C)  scored low on the need for psychological boundaries. 
D)  used wall decorations that revealed a narrow range of interests. 
A)  honored their need for territoriality. 
B)  discouraged discussions by playing loud music. 
C)  scored low on the need for psychological boundaries. 
D)  used wall decorations that revealed a narrow range of interests.

Question 14

When gauging relational satisfaction, optimum situation is when both parties find:

Accepted Answer

A)  Outcome alt  CL > CLalt. 
C)  CLalt > Outcome > CL. 
D)  Outcome > CLalt > CL. 
A)  Outcome alt  CL > CLalt. 
C)  CLalt > Outcome > CL. 
D)  Outcome > CLalt > CL.

Exam 8: Social Penetration Theory

Social penetration theory has been criticized because:

What is the index of relational satisfaction? How does it explain why people who have fallen out of love remain in a relationship?

Is the self static or dynamic? How does the explanation given by Altman and Taylor differ from that given by Mead?

What does reciprocity mean with regard to self-disclosure? What prompts this reciprocity?

Unlike the principle of utility, the minimax principle of human behavior claims that people seek to minimize their benefits and maximize their costs in relationships.

In their framework of social penetration theory, which of the following was an observation outlined by Irwin Altman and Dalmas Taylor about the penetration process?

Experiences that take place early in a relationship will have relatively little impact on the relationship.

Social penetration theory predicts that for someone who leaves an abusive partner, their relationship falls short of their ________.

What is the relationship between social penetration theory and social exchange theory? Why has Griffin included both theories in the same chapter?

Explain the meanings of and the relationships among the following terms: outcome, CL, and CLalt. How do they help us to predict the context for optimal self-disclosure? What do they tell us about victims of domestic violence?

The sexual connotations of the penetration analogy were intended by Altman and Taylor.

Unlike most social scientists, ethical egoists ________.

Irwin Altman studied social penetration in dorm living at the University of Utah and found that students were more likely to remain at the university when they:

When gauging relational satisfaction, optimum situation is when both parties find:

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Explain the meanings of and the relationships among the following terms: outcome, CL, and CL_alt. How do they help us to predict the context for optimal self-disclosure? What do they tell us about victims of domestic violence?