Exam 12: Relationship Dynamics

This need is often met through work, friendship, or love relationships.

The most central component within a love relationship is _______________.

As friendship increases, we tend to become more______________________, a quality we demonstrate by going out of our way for the other person, becoming more open and expressive, and accepting one another.

This need is usually satisfied by attaining a level of success in work and personal relationships.

____________________ find it easy to fall in and out of relationships and/or organizations; however, ___________________ cultures believe that relationships ought to last and individuals should show loyalty to others simply because they are obligated to each other.

Relationships that are successful often preserve our _____________________.

What kind of cultural connections exists between acquaintances?

During the initiation stage of a relationship, we tend to disclose a large amount of information.

When one partner restricts the amount and quality of communication in a relationship, they enter the stagnating stage.

When women and men date, men tend to talk more than women.

Our basic needs include exclusion, control, and affection.

List two relationship turnoffs.

Distinguish between acquaintanceships and friendships.

Ending a friendship can share similarities found when ending a divorce.

Who is more likely to form relationships online-men or women?

Our perception of whether we are "in" or "out" is explained in which basic interpersonal need?

This relates to our need to establish and maintain relationships that facilitate our experiencing satisfactory levels of influence and power.

Feeling close and connected is called manifest destiny.

Women's friendships emphasize face-to-face interactions, and men's friendships emphasize ______________________ interactions.

___________ update their status on Facebook an average of 21 times each week, and _______ update their status an average of six times each week.