Exam 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance

In one study reported in your textbook that examined the qualities associated with friendship in various ethnic groups in the United States, which of the following conclusions was found?

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Question 41

Barbara and George have been married for several years.George has learned that when Barbara wants to talk, he needs to eliminate distractions.So, when she comes into the bedroom after having attended the school board meeting and starts talking, he turns off the TV, even though it's a show he has been waiting to see, and devotes all his attention to her.Which strategy for escalating and maintaining a relationship is George employing?

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Question 42

Will and Allison had been dating for some time and their college graduation was only two months away.Allison had wondered what would happen to their relationship after college-Will had a job prospect in faraway Oregon and he hadn't really talked over the implications of accepting the job with her.One evening, while out to dinner, Will broached the subject and declared that while he wasn't quite ready for engagement, he was moving that direction and would only take the job if such a future included Allison.Their talk is an example of a

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Question 43

Sexual attraction is reduced in cross-sex friendships when there is a commitment to developing and maintaining the relationship as friends.

(True/False)

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Question 44

Which friendships are most important for honing our skills for successful romantic relationships?

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Question 45

Which of the following reflects researcher Heidi Reeder's findings about romantic and physical attraction in cross-sex relationships as they endure over time?

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Question 46

What are affinity-seeking strategies?

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Question 47

Affinity-seeking strategies are efforts to keep others from getting too close to us.

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Question 48

Annie and Luke met last semester during their freshman orientation week.They date now and then but not exclusively.Both Annie and Luke enjoy each other's company, but neither has considered a committed relationship with the other.Their relationship is characteristic of which of the following types of love?

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Question 49

Individuals who use many affinity-seeking strategies are more likely to be perceived as likeable.

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In one study reported in your textbook that examined the qualities associated with friendship in various ethnic groups in the United States, which of the following conclusions was found?

Sexual attraction is reduced in cross-sex friendships when there is a commitment to developing and maintaining the relationship as friends.

Which friendships are most important for honing our skills for successful romantic relationships?

Which of the following reflects researcher Heidi Reeder's findings about romantic and physical attraction in cross-sex relationships as they endure over time?

What are affinity-seeking strategies?

Affinity-seeking strategies are efforts to keep others from getting too close to us.

Individuals who use many affinity-seeking strategies are more likely to be perceived as likeable.

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