Question 1

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, commonality of experience happens when:

Accepted Answer

A) Two people have had the same experience but are not yet aware of it 
B) Two people have had the same experience and have told each other about it 
C) Two people have had the same experience, have told each other about it, and have similar feelings about it 
D) Two people with the same experience have discussed it, have similar feelings about it, and make it part of their relationship 
A) Two people have had the same experience but are not yet aware of it 
B) Two people have had the same experience and have told each other about it 
C) Two people have had the same experience, have told each other about it, and have similar feelings about it 
D) Two people with the same experience have discussed it, have similar feelings about it, and make it part of their relationship

Question 2

One reason why researchers have assumed that relationships follow predictable stages could be:

Accepted Answer

A) This is the easiest type of research to publish 
B) Relationships really do always follow predictable stages 
C) People give retrospective reports that try to 'make sense' of their relationships 
D) The end of a relationship is inevitable once it has begun 
A) This is the easiest type of research to publish 
B) Relationships really do always follow predictable stages 
C) People give retrospective reports that try to 'make sense' of their relationships 
D) The end of a relationship is inevitable once it has begun

Question 3

If you begin preparing for new relationships after a breakup is over, defining what you do and don't want in the future, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Accepted Answer

A) Dyadic 
B) Social process 
C) Grave-dressing 
D) Resurrection 
A) Dyadic 
B) Social process 
C) Grave-dressing 
D) Resurrection

Question 4

Flirtation is an example of a direct communication strategy used to change a relationship's status.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, mutuality happens when:

Accepted Answer

A) Two people have had the same experience but are not yet aware of it 
B) Two people have had the same experience and have told each other about it 
C) Two people have had the same experience, have told each other about it, and have similar feelings about it 
D) Two people with the same experience have discussed it, have similar feelings about it, and make it part of their relationship 
A) Two people have had the same experience but are not yet aware of it 
B) Two people have had the same experience and have told each other about it 
C) Two people have had the same experience, have told each other about it, and have similar feelings about it 
D) Two people with the same experience have discussed it, have similar feelings about it, and make it part of their relationship

Question 6

Personal relationships are characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A) Replaceability of the other person 
B) Standardization of the tasks performed by the other person 
C) Uniqueness of the social function performed by the other person 
D) Interchangeability of the other person 
A) Replaceability of the other person 
B) Standardization of the tasks performed by the other person 
C) Uniqueness of the social function performed by the other person 
D) Interchangeability of the other person

Question 7

Duck's Relationship Filtering Model suggests that you use others' physical appearance to do the following:

Accepted Answer

A) Screen out people who do not look as if they would see the world the way you do 
B) Screen out people who vote differently than you do 
C) Screen out people who are likely to be good relationship partners 
D) Screen out people who have had multiple relationships 
A) Screen out people who do not look as if they would see the world the way you do 
B) Screen out people who vote differently than you do 
C) Screen out people who are likely to be good relationship partners 
D) Screen out people who have had multiple relationships

Question 8

Explain the role of physical appearance in Duck's Relationship Filtering Model.

Accepted Answer

Duck claims that we use cues of physical

Question 9

If you are out of the relationship but begin trying to 'make sense' of it, telling different versions of the breakup until you find one that is satisfactory and helps you save face, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Accepted Answer

A) Dyadic 
B) Social process 
C) Grave-dressing 
D) Resurrection 
A) Dyadic 
B) Social process 
C) Grave-dressing 
D) Resurrection

Question 10

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, equivalence of evaluation happens when:

Accepted Answer

A) Two people have had the same experience but are not yet aware of it 
B) Two people have had the same experience and have told each other about it 
C) Two people have had the same experience, have told each other about it, and have similar feelings about it 
D) Two people with the same experience have discussed it, have similar feelings about it, and make it part of their relationship 
A) Two people have had the same experience but are not yet aware of it 
B) Two people have had the same experience and have told each other about it 
C) Two people have had the same experience, have told each other about it, and have similar feelings about it 
D) Two people with the same experience have discussed it, have similar feelings about it, and make it part of their relationship

Question 11

If you are considering breaking up with a romantic partner but have not discussed it out loud with anyone, Duck suggests you are in this phase of relational dissolution:

Accepted Answer

A) Intrapsychic 
B) Interpsychic 
C) Dyadic 
D) Social process 
A) Intrapsychic 
B) Interpsychic 
C) Dyadic 
D) Social process

Question 12

Wiseman's idea of the bond/bind dilemma explains:

Accepted Answer

A) You do not need to give up anything to be in a relationship 
B) You have to give up everything to be in a relationship 
C) Relationships are not worth the benefits 
D) Relationships require some limits on our freedom 
A) You do not need to give up anything to be in a relationship 
B) You have to give up everything to be in a relationship 
C) Relationships are not worth the benefits 
D) Relationships require some limits on our freedom

Question 13

The nature, style, and content of talk changes as relationships change.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, commonality of experience happens when:

One reason why researchers have assumed that relationships follow predictable stages could be:

If you begin preparing for new relationships after a breakup is over, defining what you do and don't want in the future, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Flirtation is an example of a direct communication strategy used to change a relationship's status.

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, mutuality happens when:

Personal relationships are characterized by:

Duck's Relationship Filtering Model suggests that you use others' physical appearance to do the following:

Explain the role of physical appearance in Duck's Relationship Filtering Model.

If you are out of the relationship but begin trying to 'make sense' of it, telling different versions of the breakup until you find one that is satisfactory and helps you save face, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, equivalence of evaluation happens when:

If you are considering breaking up with a romantic partner but have not discussed it out loud with anyone, Duck suggests you are in this phase of relational dissolution:

Wiseman's idea of the bond/bind dilemma explains:

The nature, style, and content of talk changes as relationships change.

An Overview of Communication

Histories and Contexts of Communication

Identities, Perceptions, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Personal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Communication in the Workplace

Technology and Media in Everyday Life

Interviewing

Preparing for a Presentation

Developing a Presentation

Giving Informative and Persuasive Talks

Delivering a Presentation

Filters

Exam 6: Culture and Communication

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, commonality of experience happens when:

One reason why researchers have assumed that relationships follow predictable stages could be:

If you begin preparing for new relationships after a breakup is over, defining what you do and don't want in the future, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

Flirtation is an example of a direct communication strategy used to change a relationship's status.

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, mutuality happens when:

Personal relationships are characterized by:

Duck's Relationship Filtering Model suggests that you use others' physical appearance to do the following:

Explain the role of physical appearance in Duck's Relationship Filtering Model.

If you are out of the relationship but begin trying to 'make sense' of it, telling different versions of the breakup until you find one that is satisfactory and helps you save face, Duck suggests you are in this phase:

According to the model of serial construction of meaning, equivalence of evaluation happens when:

If you are considering breaking up with a romantic partner but have not discussed it out loud with anyone, Duck suggests you are in this phase of relational dissolution:

Wiseman's idea of the bond/bind dilemma explains:

The nature, style, and content of talk changes as relationships change.

An Overview of Communication

Histories and Contexts of Communication

Identities, Perceptions, and Communication

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening

Personal Relationships

Groups and Leaders

Communication in the Workplace

Technology and Media in Everyday Life

Interviewing

Preparing for a Presentation

Developing a Presentation

Giving Informative and Persuasive Talks

Delivering a Presentation

Filters