Question 1

Which phase of building a relationship could be said to be similar to "testing the water" of the relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) Surface contact 
B) Intimacy 
C) Reciprocity 
D) Cyclical growth 
A) Surface contact 
B) Intimacy 
C) Reciprocity 
D) Cyclical growth

Question 2

Based on the research presented in your text, which of the following is probably the best strategy for making self-disclosures early in a face-to-face relationship (i.e., not online)?

Accepted Answer

A) Get it out there! Find out if you are compatible by disclosing personal information early. 
B) Don't go there! Self-disclosure can be damaging to relationships, so hold back personal information until you are committed to each other, and you know it is safe. 
C) Take your time. Disclosing information that is too personal too early can be a turn off, but self-disclosure over time helps build relationships. 
D) See a therapist. If you are unsure of how to disclose personal information, it is probably a sign of underlying emotional difficulties. 
A) Get it out there! Find out if you are compatible by disclosing personal information early. 
B) Don't go there! Self-disclosure can be damaging to relationships, so hold back personal information until you are committed to each other, and you know it is safe. 
C) Take your time. Disclosing information that is too personal too early can be a turn off, but self-disclosure over time helps build relationships. 
D) See a therapist. If you are unsure of how to disclose personal information, it is probably a sign of underlying emotional difficulties.

Question 3

Online dating sites that use personality matching

Accepted Answer

A) are clearly more effective than those that don't. 
B) are about as effective than those that don't. 
C) are clearly less effective than those that don't because people lie. 
D) are not based on scientific principles. 
A) are clearly more effective than those that don't. 
B) are about as effective than those that don't. 
C) are clearly less effective than those that don't because people lie. 
D) are not based on scientific principles.

Question 4

Which of the following is considered the most frequent cause of romantic relationship breakups?

Accepted Answer

A) Kinky sexual practices 
B) Jealousy 
C) Emotional isolation 
D) Money problems 
A) Kinky sexual practices 
B) Jealousy 
C) Emotional isolation 
D) Money problems

Question 5

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which commitment in a relationship leads partners to do things that enhance the relationship, which then helps build trust, which then increases commitment?

Accepted Answer

A) Mutual cyclical growth 
B) Social exchange 
C) The vicious cycle of commitment 
D) Mutuality 
A) Mutual cyclical growth 
B) Social exchange 
C) The vicious cycle of commitment 
D) Mutuality

Question 6

Exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) self-disclosure. 
B) surface contact. 
C) evaluation. 
D) small talk. 
A) self-disclosure. 
B) surface contact. 
C) evaluation. 
D) small talk.

Question 7

"I think you tend to be a bastard," is an example of using "I" statements in communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Social isolation has been shown to predict

Accepted Answer

A) cardiovascular disease. 
B) cancer. 
C) depression. 
D) All of the above 
A) cardiovascular disease. 
B) cancer. 
C) depression. 
D) All of the above

Question 9

Maintaining eye contact, showing facial reactions to what you hear, and asking questions are all part of what method of listening to a partner?

Accepted Answer

A) Stonewalling 
B) Patronizing 
C) Passive listening 
D) Active listening 
A) Stonewalling 
B) Patronizing 
C) Passive listening 
D) Active listening

Question 10

When online dating sites do not have enough respondents, they

Accepted Answer

A) "stretch" the limits of variables. 
B) disregard all the variables. 
C) share information with other online dating sites. 
D) cease to exist. 
A) "stretch" the limits of variables. 
B) disregard all the variables. 
C) share information with other online dating sites. 
D) cease to exist.

Question 11

Active listening involves

Accepted Answer

A) being quiet. 
B) listening for the facts of the conversation. 
C) listening for the meaning of the speaker's words. 
D) getting ready to answer when the speaker finishes talking. 
A) being quiet. 
B) listening for the facts of the conversation. 
C) listening for the meaning of the speaker's words. 
D) getting ready to answer when the speaker finishes talking.

Question 12

Is there such a thing as "normal jealousy" in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A) No. Jealousy leads to the deterioration of relationships. 
B) No. Jealousy can be more or less intense, but it typically signifies a problem in the relationship. 
C) Yes. Most jealousy is a normal and healthy part of human relationships. 
D) Yes. It can happen during occasional feelings of self-doubt. 
A) No. Jealousy leads to the deterioration of relationships. 
B) No. Jealousy can be more or less intense, but it typically signifies a problem in the relationship. 
C) Yes. Most jealousy is a normal and healthy part of human relationships. 
D) Yes. It can happen during occasional feelings of self-doubt.

Question 13

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between individuality and mutuality in healthy relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) Each partner submerges their personality into that of their partner. 
B) Individuality and mutuality must be balanced such that both are maintained. 
C) Individuality must be sacrificed to develop mutuality. 
D) Mutuality becomes more important over time and develops in place of individuality. 
A) Each partner submerges their personality into that of their partner. 
B) Individuality and mutuality must be balanced such that both are maintained. 
C) Individuality must be sacrificed to develop mutuality. 
D) Mutuality becomes more important over time and develops in place of individuality.

Question 14

In ABCDE model of relationship development, attraction is followed by

Accepted Answer

A) commitment. 
B) building. 
C) continuation. 
D) bonding. 
A) commitment. 
B) building. 
C) continuation. 
D) bonding.

Question 15

Describe why Gottman believes that conflict itself is not necessarily destructive to a relationship.

Accepted Answer

Gottman believes that conflict itself is

Question 16

Discuss suggestions that can help a couple who find themselves at a communication impasse.

Accepted Answer

When a couple finds themselves at a comm

Question 17

The ability to make small talk

Accepted Answer

A) makes a person look phoney. 
B) drives other people away. 
C) makes a person look immature. 
D) is a valuable social skill. 
A) makes a person look phoney. 
B) drives other people away. 
C) makes a person look immature. 
D) is a valuable social skill.

Question 18

If you find yourself getting defensive when your partner criticizes, the best advice is to

Accepted Answer

A) take a few moments to stop and think. 
B) walk away. 
C) admit you're wrong. 
D) retaliate fast and fiercely. 
A) take a few moments to stop and think. 
B) walk away. 
C) admit you're wrong. 
D) retaliate fast and fiercely.

Which phase of building a relationship could be said to be similar to "testing the water" of the relationship?

Based on the research presented in your text, which of the following is probably the best strategy for making self-disclosures early in a face-to-face relationship (i.e., not online)?

Online dating sites that use personality matching

Which of the following is considered the most frequent cause of romantic relationship breakups?

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which commitment in a relationship leads partners to do things that enhance the relationship, which then helps build trust, which then increases commitment?

Exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth is referred to as

"I think you tend to be a bastard," is an example of using "I" statements in communication.

Social isolation has been shown to predict

Maintaining eye contact, showing facial reactions to what you hear, and asking questions are all part of what method of listening to a partner?

When online dating sites do not have enough respondents, they

Active listening involves

Is there such a thing as "normal jealousy" in a relationship?

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between individuality and mutuality in healthy relationships?

In ABCDE model of relationship development, attraction is followed by

Describe why Gottman believes that conflict itself is not necessarily destructive to a relationship.

Discuss suggestions that can help a couple who find themselves at a communication impasse.

The ability to make small talk

If you find yourself getting defensive when your partner criticizes, the best advice is to

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Exam 8: Relationships and Communication

Which phase of building a relationship could be said to be similar to "testing the water" of the relationship?

Based on the research presented in your text, which of the following is probably the best strategy for making self-disclosures early in a face-to-face relationship (i.e., not online)?

Online dating sites that use personality matching

Which of the following is considered the most frequent cause of romantic relationship breakups?

Which of the following terms refers to the process by which commitment in a relationship leads partners to do things that enhance the relationship, which then helps build trust, which then increases commitment?

Exchanging information according to breadth of topic coverage but not depth is referred to as

"I think you tend to be a bastard," is an example of using "I" statements in communication.

Social isolation has been shown to predict

Maintaining eye contact, showing facial reactions to what you hear, and asking questions are all part of what method of listening to a partner?

When online dating sites do not have enough respondents, they

Active listening involves

Is there such a thing as "normal jealousy" in a relationship?

Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between individuality and mutuality in healthy relationships?

In ABCDE model of relationship development, attraction is followed by

Describe why Gottman believes that conflict itself is not necessarily destructive to a relationship.

Discuss suggestions that can help a couple who find themselves at a communication impasse.

The ability to make small talk

If you find yourself getting defensive when your partner criticizes, the best advice is to

What Is Human Sexuality

Research Methods in Human Sexuality

Female Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Male Sexual Anatomy and Physiology

Sexual Arousal and Response

Gender Identity, Gender Roles, and Gender Differences

Attraction and Lovebinding Forces

Sexual Behaviors and Fantasies

Sexual Orientation

Conception, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexuality in Childhood and Adolescence

Sexuality in Adulthood

Sexual Dysfunctions

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Atypical Sexual Variations

Sexual Coercion

Commercial Sex

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