Exam 7: Interpersonal Communication

The middle layers of the social penetration model expose our deepest fears, our greatest hopes, and our spiritual values.

During the ______ stage of coming together, partners engage in communication that weaves their lives together and solidifies their status as a couple.

Jennifer assumes that because one of her coworkers, Shanika, is physically attractive, she is also talented, fun to be around, and hardworking. This example demonstrates ______.

Give an example of the novelty and predictability dialectical tension.

Shania is initially attracted to Chad, a fellow student in one of her classes. Over the semester, however, he is continually loud and disruptive in class. He also makes lewd jokes and is almost kicked out of class. By the end of the class, Shania is no longer attracted to Chad. It is likely that, in Shania's eyes, Chad's behavior caused his ______ to decrease.

Aundranay and James have been a couple for 10 years. Despite rough patches in the past, they are committed to each other and wish to stay together. Aundranay has been thinking about having children. James is not sure if he wants children but decides to propose to Aundranay and get married before starting a family. Their relationship seems to have followed a(n) ______ trajectory.

Which of the following is the correct order of coming apart in the Model of Interaction Stages?

Confirming the popular thought that "opposites attract," similarity is less attractive to us than is dissimilarity.

One problem with linear models is the extreme diversity in their research subjects.

Aziz has been in a relationship for about two months, but he was just promoted at work and asked to relocate to the company's headquarters in another state. This is an example of a ______ turning point in his dating relationship.

Whereas ______ is measured by an individual's actions and personality, ______ is the extent to which a person finds another person's body pleasing and desirable.

______ refers to messages and interactions that make people feel valued and respected, while ______ refers to messages and interactions that make people feel devalued and disrespected

When the authors refer to the Internet having opposing forces of connectors and cocooners, who are they referring to?

Pretending not to care is an example of ______.

______ turning points occur when friends, family members, coworkers, or acquaintances influence the course of your relationship.

Describe the four trajectories relationships may take, as identified by Honeycutt.

What is one of the reasons your textbook gives for us liking people who are physically like us?

What is a negative influence of the Internet on relationships outlined in the text?

Social networking sites may encourage hyperpersonal communication.