Question 1

Other things being equal, we are more likely to form social relationships with people we see often than with people we don't.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Most relationships have some measure of interdependence; what differentiates them is their degree of interdependence.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a close relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) need for deep commitment 
B) minimization of interdependence 
C) dialectical tensions 
D) continuous investment 
A) need for deep commitment 
B) minimization of interdependence 
C) dialectical tensions 
D) continuous investment

Question 4

Which theory predicts that the more we learn about someone, the more we like that person?

Accepted Answer

A) social exchange theory 
B) uncertainty reduction theory 
C) attraction theory 
D) equity theory 
A) social exchange theory 
B) uncertainty reduction theory 
C) attraction theory 
D) equity theory

Question 5

According to the need to belong, we need relationships that are both emotionally close and interactive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Other things being equal, we are more likely to form social relationships with people we see often than with people we don't.

Most relationships have some measure of interdependence; what differentiates them is their degree of interdependence.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a close relationship?

Which theory predicts that the more we learn about someone, the more we like that person?

According to the need to belong, we need relationships that are both emotionally close and interactive.

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Exam 9: Social and Personal Relationships

Other things being equal, we are more likely to form social relationships with people we see often than with people we don't.

Most relationships have some measure of interdependence; what differentiates them is their degree of interdependence.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a close relationship?

Which theory predicts that the more we learn about someone, the more we like that person?

According to the need to belong, we need relationships that are both emotionally close and interactive.

About Communication

Culture and Gender

Communication and the Self

Interpersonal Perception

Language

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Emotion

Family and Intimate Relationships

Conflict and Power

Interpersonal Deception

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