Question 1

Which of the following is true about the relationship between society and personal relationships?

Accepted Answer

A)  Social norms affect how heterosexual and homosexual couples can express their relationship. 
B)  Who we marry is influenced by social norms. 
C)  Who we select as friends is influenced by social norms. 
D)  All of these are correct. 
A)  Social norms affect how heterosexual and homosexual couples can express their relationship. 
B)  Who we marry is influenced by social norms. 
C)  Who we select as friends is influenced by social norms. 
D)  All of these are correct.

Question 2

The _____ stage of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development involves ending the relationship.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The _____ stage of Knapp's stages of...

Question 3

When initiating romantic relationships, men are more active than women.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

People with satisfying relationships experience the same level of health as people with stressful relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Attraction theory posits that proximity, interpersonal attractiveness, and similarity are the main components that draw people together.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Give an example of each and state why it would be better than a more negative approach.

Accepted Answer

An example of a positive approach would

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for friendships to end?

Accepted Answer

A)  lack of proximity 
B)  lack of autonomy 
C)  boredom 
D)  rule-breaking 
A)  lack of proximity 
B)  lack of autonomy 
C)  boredom 
D)  rule-breaking

Question 8

The theory that emphasizes tensions experienced between contradictory but connected interpersonal needs is called _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty reduction 
B)  relational dialectic 
C)  predicted outcome 
D)  social penetration 
A)  uncertainty reduction 
B)  relational dialectic 
C)  predicted outcome 
D)  social penetration

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a way to ensure that our communication is authentic and ethical?

Accepted Answer

A)  being open to others' communication efforts 
B)  being open in our own communication 
C)  only addressing topics that will not hurt the other person 
D)  taking responsibility for what we say and do 
E)  respecting the rights of others to speak 
A)  being open to others' communication efforts 
B)  being open in our own communication 
C)  only addressing topics that will not hurt the other person 
D)  taking responsibility for what we say and do 
E)  respecting the rights of others to speak

Question 10

The theory that emphasizes that our guesses about future interactions as positive or negative determine our likelihood of talking with someone and forming a relationship is called _____ theory.

Accepted Answer

A)  uncertainty reduction 
B)  relational dialectic 
C)  predicted outcome 
D)  social penetration 
A)  uncertainty reduction 
B)  relational dialectic 
C)  predicted outcome 
D)  social penetration

Question 11

The _____ dialectical tension involves the desire for events that are new and spontaneous while simultaneously needing some aspects of life to be stable and predictable.

Accepted Answer

change/pre

Which of the following is true about the relationship between society and personal relationships?

The _____ stage of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development involves ending the relationship.

When initiating romantic relationships, men are more active than women.

People with satisfying relationships experience the same level of health as people with stressful relationships.

Attraction theory posits that proximity, interpersonal attractiveness, and similarity are the main components that draw people together.

Give an example of each and state why it would be better than a more negative approach.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for friendships to end?

The theory that emphasizes tensions experienced between contradictory but connected interpersonal needs is called _____ theory.

Which of the following is NOT a way to ensure that our communication is authentic and ethical?

The theory that emphasizes that our guesses about future interactions as positive or negative determine our likelihood of talking with someone and forming a relationship is called _____ theory.

The _____ dialectical tension involves the desire for events that are new and spontaneous while simultaneously needing some aspects of life to be stable and predictable.

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Exam 9: Communicating in Close Relationships

Which of the following is true about the relationship between society and personal relationships?

The _____ stage of Knapp's stages of romantic relational development involves ending the relationship.

When initiating romantic relationships, men are more active than women.

People with satisfying relationships experience the same level of health as people with stressful relationships.

Attraction theory posits that proximity, interpersonal attractiveness, and similarity are the main components that draw people together.

Give an example of each and state why it would be better than a more negative approach.

Which of the following is NOT one of the reasons for friendships to end?

The theory that emphasizes tensions experienced between contradictory but connected interpersonal needs is called _____ theory.

Which of the following is NOT a way to ensure that our communication is authentic and ethical?

The theory that emphasizes that our guesses about future interactions as positive or negative determine our likelihood of talking with someone and forming a relationship is called _____ theory.

The _____ dialectical tension involves the desire for events that are new and spontaneous while simultaneously needing some aspects of life to be stable and predictable.

Introduction to Human Communication

Perspectives on Human Communication

Communicating Identities

Communicating, Perceiving, and Understanding

Verbal Communication

Nonverbal Communication

Listening and Responding

Communicating Across Cultures

Small Group Communication

Communicating in Organizations

Rhetorical Communication

Mass Media and Communication

Communication and New Technologies

Filters