Question 1

Which of the following is NOT true about friendship, culture, and gender?

Accepted Answer

A)  Friendships are closer in collectivist cultures than individualistic ones. 
B)  Women's friendships are based more on "personalism." 
C)  We should avoid stereotyping when we examine friendships. 
D)  Middle-aged women have more friends than middle-aged men. 
A)  Friendships are closer in collectivist cultures than individualistic ones. 
B)  Women's friendships are based more on "personalism." 
C)  We should avoid stereotyping when we examine friendships. 
D)  Middle-aged women have more friends than middle-aged men.

Question 2

Lauren befriended Jack because he is a math genius and she is struggling in her math class. Jack is filling a security need for Lauren.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

The equality pattern exists more among same-sex couples.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

______________ messages don't follow any of the formal lines of communication established by an organization.

Accepted Answer

A)  Upward 
B)  Lateral 
C)  Grapevine 
D)  Networking 
A)  Upward 
B)  Lateral 
C)  Grapevine 
D)  Networking

Question 5

This type of love is seen as a game and focuses on entertainment and excitement.

Accepted Answer

A)  eros 
B)  storage 
C)  ludus 
D)  agape 
A)  eros 
B)  storage 
C)  ludus 
D)  agape

Question 6

The mentoring relationship provides an ideal learning environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Max thinks Kim is gorgeous. He can't focus on anything else but her beauty and sexuality. Max is experiencing

Accepted Answer

A)  eros. 
B)  storge. 
C)  pragma. 
D)  agape. 
A)  eros. 
B)  storge. 
C)  pragma. 
D)  agape.

Question 8

Men's friendships often build around shared activities.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Conflict in Pat and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that each concedes decisions to the other in certain areas of expertise. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  monopoly pattern 
B)  unbalanced split pattern 
C)  balanced split pattern 
D)  equality pattern 
A)  monopoly pattern 
B)  unbalanced split pattern 
C)  balanced split pattern 
D)  equality pattern

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective workplace communication?

Accepted Answer

A)  Be respectful of a person's territory. 
B)  Avoid touching except in shaking hands. 
C)  Treat everyone politely. 
D)  Use the same grammar and abbreviations used in electronic communication. 
A)  Be respectful of a person's territory. 
B)  Avoid touching except in shaking hands. 
C)  Treat everyone politely. 
D)  Use the same grammar and abbreviations used in electronic communication.

Question 11

According to the text, friendship may be defined as an interpersonal relationship

Accepted Answer

A)  that involves intimacy and shared activities. 
B)  where an experienced person helps a less experienced one. 
C)  that benefits at least one person. 
D)  that is mutually productive. 
A)  that involves intimacy and shared activities. 
B)  where an experienced person helps a less experienced one. 
C)  that benefits at least one person. 
D)  that is mutually productive.

Question 12

Close friends are better at detecting sadness and anger in each other than are less close friends.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

A 2009 study found that 15 percent of 13- to 18-year-olds had been victims of cyberbullying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Shalonda and Bridgette are neighbors. They run into each other when they walk their dogs, exchange small talk, but don't really self-disclose with each other. This is an example of a friendship of receptivity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Lenny and Lisa are very compatible. They each have qualities that fit each other's needs. Their love can best be defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  eros. 
B)  storge. 
C)  pragma. 
D)  agape. 
A)  eros. 
B)  storge. 
C)  pragma. 
D)  agape.

Question 16

There are no advantages to workplace romances.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A romance is an interpersonal relationship between two interdependent persons that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The first stage of friendship is

Accepted Answer

A)  contact. 
B)  stimulation. 
C)  involvement. 
D)  initiation. 
A)  contact. 
B)  stimulation. 
C)  involvement. 
D)  initiation.

Question 19

Which of the following is a consequence of relationship violence?

Accepted Answer

A)  physical injuries 
B)  lost days of work 
C)  loss of self-esteem 
D)  all of the above are consequences 
A)  physical injuries 
B)  lost days of work 
C)  loss of self-esteem 
D)  all of the above are consequences

Question 20

An interpersonal relationship between two interdependent people that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard is a

Accepted Answer

A)  friendship. 
B)  workplace romance. 
C)  romantic relationship. 
D)  mentoring relationship. 
A)  friendship. 
B)  workplace romance. 
C)  romantic relationship. 
D)  mentoring relationship.

Which of the following is NOT true about friendship, culture, and gender?

Lauren befriended Jack because he is a math genius and she is struggling in her math class. Jack is filling a security need for Lauren.

The equality pattern exists more among same-sex couples.

______________ messages don't follow any of the formal lines of communication established by an organization.

This type of love is seen as a game and focuses on entertainment and excitement.

The mentoring relationship provides an ideal learning environment.

Max thinks Kim is gorgeous. He can't focus on anything else but her beauty and sexuality. Max is experiencing

Men's friendships often build around shared activities.

Conflict in Pat and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that each concedes decisions to the other in certain areas of expertise. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective workplace communication?

According to the text, friendship may be defined as an interpersonal relationship

Close friends are better at detecting sadness and anger in each other than are less close friends.

A 2009 study found that 15 percent of 13- to 18-year-olds had been victims of cyberbullying.

Shalonda and Bridgette are neighbors. They run into each other when they walk their dogs, exchange small talk, but don't really self-disclose with each other. This is an example of a friendship of receptivity.

Lenny and Lisa are very compatible. They each have qualities that fit each other's needs. Their love can best be defined as

There are no advantages to workplace romances.

A romance is an interpersonal relationship between two interdependent persons that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard.

The first stage of friendship is

Which of the following is a consequence of relationship violence?

An interpersonal relationship between two interdependent people that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard is a

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Exam 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types

Which of the following is NOT true about friendship, culture, and gender?

Lauren befriended Jack because he is a math genius and she is struggling in her math class. Jack is filling a security need for Lauren.

The equality pattern exists more among same-sex couples.

______________ messages don't follow any of the formal lines of communication established by an organization.

This type of love is seen as a game and focuses on entertainment and excitement.

The mentoring relationship provides an ideal learning environment.

Max thinks Kim is gorgeous. He can't focus on anything else but her beauty and sexuality. Max is experiencing

Men's friendships often build around shared activities.

Conflict in Pat and Leslie's relationship is lessened by the fact that each concedes decisions to the other in certain areas of expertise. Such a relationship is said to exhibit which of the following?

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for effective workplace communication?

According to the text, friendship may be defined as an interpersonal relationship

Close friends are better at detecting sadness and anger in each other than are less close friends.

A 2009 study found that 15 percent of 13- to 18-year-olds had been victims of cyberbullying.

Shalonda and Bridgette are neighbors. They run into each other when they walk their dogs, exchange small talk, but don't really self-disclose with each other. This is an example of a friendship of receptivity.

Lenny and Lisa are very compatible. They each have qualities that fit each other's needs. Their love can best be defined as

There are no advantages to workplace romances.

A romance is an interpersonal relationship between two interdependent persons that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard.

The first stage of friendship is

Which of the following is a consequence of relationship violence?

An interpersonal relationship between two interdependent people that is mutually productive and characterized by mutual positive regard is a

Foundations of Interpersonal Communication

Culture and Interpersonal Communication

Perception and the Self in Interpersonal Communication

Listening in Interpersonal Communication

Verbal Messages

Nonverbal Messages

Emotional Messages

Conversational Messages

Interpersonal Relationship Stages, Theories and Communication

Interpersonal Conflict and Conflict Management

Interpersonal Power and Influence

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