Question 1

Which statement best characterizes couples' relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements?

Accepted Answer

A)  Couples who report a higher level of relationship satisfaction report the least disagreements. 
B)  Couples with the highest level of relationship satisfaction report moderate amounts of both verbal and physical disagreements. 
C)  Relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements are not related. 
D)  Couples who report a higher level of relationship satisfaction report both public issue arguments and personal disagreements. 
A)  Couples who report a higher level of relationship satisfaction report the least disagreements. 
B)  Couples with the highest level of relationship satisfaction report moderate amounts of both verbal and physical disagreements. 
C)  Relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements are not related. 
D)  Couples who report a higher level of relationship satisfaction report both public issue arguments and personal disagreements.

Question 2

Validating each other's opinions is a suggestion for fighting fairly.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What do critics question about Tannen's work regarding gender and communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  her assumption that gender is biologically based 
B)  her assumption that gender is socially constructed 
C)  her assumption that there are no gender differences 
D)  her assumption that sexual orientation is biologically based 
A)  her assumption that gender is biologically based 
B)  her assumption that gender is socially constructed 
C)  her assumption that there are no gender differences 
D)  her assumption that sexual orientation is biologically based

Question 4

Latoya says,"I might be wrong,but I think it is going to rain today." What is this an example of?

Accepted Answer

A)  tag question 
B)  disclaimer 
C)  hedge statement 
D)  question statement 
A)  tag question 
B)  disclaimer 
C)  hedge statement 
D)  question statement

Question 5

Couples who report disagreements in their relationship tend to experience higher levels of satisfaction than couples who report that they do not fight at all.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women. 
A)  Overall gender differences in many areas of communication are small. 
B)  Gender differences explain a significant amount of the variation between men and women's communication styles. 
C)  Younger men and women show less gender differences than older generations did. 
D)  While the stereotype is that women talk more than men, research shows that men use many more words per day than women.

Question 7

The term "genderlects" refers to using negative and gender stereotyping words during conversations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

What is a potential benefit of online communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Self-disclosure goes more slowly. 
B)  Less intimacy leads to less relationship problems. 
C)  Less nonverbal communication to less disagreement. 
D)  Physical characteristics are less important. 
A)  Self-disclosure goes more slowly. 
B)  Less intimacy leads to less relationship problems. 
C)  Less nonverbal communication to less disagreement. 
D)  Physical characteristics are less important.

Question 9

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Which question would someone be least likely to ask early in a relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  What led you to pick your major? 
B)  How do you get along with your roommates? 
C)  What are your hobbies? 
D)  How did you get along with your parents growing up? 
A)  What led you to pick your major? 
B)  How do you get along with your roommates? 
C)  What are your hobbies? 
D)  How did you get along with your parents growing up?

Question 11

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  projection 
B)  self-disclosure 
C)  question statements 
D)  disclaimers 
A)  projection 
B)  self-disclosure 
C)  question statements 
D)  disclaimers

Question 12

When we want to project an image with our message,we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Alex and Chris meet for the first time at a bar.What will be the nature of the first conversation they have with each other?

Accepted Answer

A)  current social problems 
B)  childhood memories 
C)  work stories 
D)  side involvements 
A)  current social problems 
B)  childhood memories 
C)  work stories 
D)  side involvements

Question 14

Which communication goal is the focus when we want to project an image with our message?

Accepted Answer

A)  relational 
B)  identity management 
C)  getting the job done 
D)  communication filtering 
A)  relational 
B)  identity management 
C)  getting the job done 
D)  communication filtering

Question 15

A research study asked men and women to report how they express their consent to engage in sex with a partner.What did most participants report?

Accepted Answer

A)  Most said verbal things such as "Let's do it," "I want you bad," or "Let's have sex." 
B)  Most used non-verbal gestures such as pulling closer to the other person, changing body positioning, or reciprocating touch. 
C)  Men reported more verbal exchanges and women reported more nonverbal exchanges. 
D)  Most said nothing at all. 
A)  Most said verbal things such as "Let's do it," "I want you bad," or "Let's have sex." 
B)  Most used non-verbal gestures such as pulling closer to the other person, changing body positioning, or reciprocating touch. 
C)  Men reported more verbal exchanges and women reported more nonverbal exchanges. 
D)  Most said nothing at all.

Question 16

What style of communication skills are referred to as more comforting and involve a significant amount of listening?

Accepted Answer

A)  affectively-oriented 
B)  status-oriented 
C)  instrumentally-oriented 
D)  network-oriented 
A)  affectively-oriented 
B)  status-oriented 
C)  instrumentally-oriented 
D)  network-oriented

Question 17

Men and women raised in individualist cultures have a greater concern for the feelings of those around them than those raised in collectivist cultures.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Discuss research concerning pickup lines and their effectiveness.

Accepted Answer

Research on pickup lines and their effec

Question 19

Using disclaimers during conversation is found to be an indicator of high relationship satisfaction.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Describe two non-constructive communication strategies and explain why they could lead to a communication shutdown.

Accepted Answer

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Which statement best characterizes couples' relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements?

Validating each other's opinions is a suggestion for fighting fairly.

What do critics question about Tannen's work regarding gender and communication?

Latoya says,"I might be wrong,but I think it is going to rain today." What is this an example of?

Couples who report disagreements in their relationship tend to experience higher levels of satisfaction than couples who report that they do not fight at all.

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

The term "genderlects" refers to using negative and gender stereotyping words during conversations.

What is a potential benefit of online communication?

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

Which question would someone be least likely to ask early in a relationship?

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

When we want to project an image with our message,we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Alex and Chris meet for the first time at a bar.What will be the nature of the first conversation they have with each other?

Which communication goal is the focus when we want to project an image with our message?

A research study asked men and women to report how they express their consent to engage in sex with a partner.What did most participants report?

What style of communication skills are referred to as more comforting and involve a significant amount of listening?

Men and women raised in individualist cultures have a greater concern for the feelings of those around them than those raised in collectivist cultures.

Discuss research concerning pickup lines and their effectiveness.

Using disclaimers during conversation is found to be an indicator of high relationship satisfaction.

Describe two non-constructive communication strategies and explain why they could lead to a communication shutdown.

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Exam 11: Communication and Sexuality

Which statement best characterizes couples' relationship satisfaction and level of disagreements?

Validating each other's opinions is a suggestion for fighting fairly.

What do critics question about Tannen's work regarding gender and communication?

Latoya says,"I might be wrong,but I think it is going to rain today." What is this an example of?

Couples who report disagreements in their relationship tend to experience higher levels of satisfaction than couples who report that they do not fight at all.

What statement best describes research findings related to gender and communication?

The term "genderlects" refers to using negative and gender stereotyping words during conversations.

What is a potential benefit of online communication?

Trust in a relationship is highly correlated to level of self-disclosure.

Which question would someone be least likely to ask early in a relationship?

What conversation technique is critical in maintaining healthy and satisfying relationships?

When we want to project an image with our message,we are focusing on the goal of getting the job done.

Alex and Chris meet for the first time at a bar.What will be the nature of the first conversation they have with each other?

Which communication goal is the focus when we want to project an image with our message?

A research study asked men and women to report how they express their consent to engage in sex with a partner.What did most participants report?

What style of communication skills are referred to as more comforting and involve a significant amount of listening?

Men and women raised in individualist cultures have a greater concern for the feelings of those around them than those raised in collectivist cultures.

Discuss research concerning pickup lines and their effectiveness.

Using disclaimers during conversation is found to be an indicator of high relationship satisfaction.

Describe two non-constructive communication strategies and explain why they could lead to a communication shutdown.

Exploring Human Sexuality: Past and Present

Understanding Human Sexuality: Theory and Research

Female Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

Male Sexual Anatomy, Development, and Health

The Biology of Sex, Pregnancy, and Childbirth

Contraception and Abortion

Sexually Transmitted Infections and Hivaids

Gender Development, Gender Roles, and Gender Identity

Sexual Orientation

Childhood and Adolescent Sexuality

Love and Intimacy

Adult Sexual Relationships

Variations of Sexual Expression

Challenges to Sexual Functioning

Harmful and Antisocial Sexual Expression

Power and Sexual Coercion

Sexual Imagery and Selling Sex

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