Question 1

The tension between personal freedom and shared activities is the _____ dialectic.

Accepted Answer

A)  autonomy vs. connection 
B)  predictability vs. novelty 
C)  openness vs. closedness 
D)  none of these 
A)  autonomy vs. connection 
B)  predictability vs. novelty 
C)  openness vs. closedness 
D)  none of these

Question 2

When a relationship forms between dating partners after their romance terminates, it is called which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Stagnation stage 
B)  Initiation stage 
C)  Postdissolution relationship 
D)  Post-interaction stage 
A)  Stagnation stage 
B)  Initiation stage 
C)  Postdissolution relationship 
D)  Post-interaction stage

Question 3

Kevin had a problem with his roommate's late night habit of watching TV when Kevin was trying to sleep. In discussing the problem, Kevin told his roommate that he could either stop watching TV late at night or he could move out. How would you describe Justin's conflict management style?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nonconfrontational 
B)  Confrontational 
C)  Passive 
D)  Cooperative 
A)  Nonconfrontational 
B)  Confrontational 
C)  Passive 
D)  Cooperative

Question 4

Explain each of the five stages of relational de-escalation. Give specific examples to illustrate each of the stages using Belinda and Matt who have been married for five years, but their relationship has begun to crumble.

Accepted Answer

The first stage involves turmoil and is

Question 5

While they used to have weekly date nights and make time to be together, lately Sam and Ella take each other for granted and just seem to go through the motions. What stage of relational de-escalation does this example illustrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Turmoil stage 
B)  Stagnation stage 
C)  Individualization stage 
D)  De-intensification stage 
A)  Turmoil stage 
B)  Stagnation stage 
C)  Individualization stage 
D)  De-intensification stage

Question 6

According to Satir, which of the following is an element of a healthy family?

Accepted Answer

A)  They keep feelings of anger to themselves. 
B)  They treat people differently according to their age. 
C)  They are careful not to violate one another's personal space. 
D)  They establish flexible rules that can be changed. 
A)  They keep feelings of anger to themselves. 
B)  They treat people differently according to their age. 
C)  They are careful not to violate one another's personal space. 
D)  They establish flexible rules that can be changed.

Question 7

Samir notices Anna in his public speaking class and asks a mutual friend about her. This example would characterize which stage in relational escalation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Pre-interaction awareness stage 
B)  Intimacy stage 
C)  Initiation stage 
D)  Exploration stage 
A)  Pre-interaction awareness stage 
B)  Intimacy stage 
C)  Initiation stage 
D)  Exploration stage

The tension between personal freedom and shared activities is the _____ dialectic.

When a relationship forms between dating partners after their romance terminates, it is called which of the following?

Kevin had a problem with his roommate's late night habit of watching TV when Kevin was trying to sleep. In discussing the problem, Kevin told his roommate that he could either stop watching TV late at night or he could move out. How would you describe Justin's conflict management style?

Explain each of the five stages of relational de-escalation. Give specific examples to illustrate each of the stages using Belinda and Matt who have been married for five years, but their relationship has begun to crumble.

While they used to have weekly date nights and make time to be together, lately Sam and Ella take each other for granted and just seem to go through the motions. What stage of relational de-escalation does this example illustrate?

According to Satir, which of the following is an element of a healthy family?

Samir notices Anna in his public speaking class and asks a mutual friend about her. This example would characterize which stage in relational escalation?

Identifying Foundations of Human Communication

Exploring Self-Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Speech

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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Exam 8: Enhancing Relationships

The tension between personal freedom and shared activities is the _____ dialectic.

When a relationship forms between dating partners after their romance terminates, it is called which of the following?

Kevin had a problem with his roommate's late night habit of watching TV when Kevin was trying to sleep. In discussing the problem, Kevin told his roommate that he could either stop watching TV late at night or he could move out. How would you describe Justin's conflict management style?

Explain each of the five stages of relational de-escalation. Give specific examples to illustrate each of the stages using Belinda and Matt who have been married for five years, but their relationship has begun to crumble.

While they used to have weekly date nights and make time to be together, lately Sam and Ella take each other for granted and just seem to go through the motions. What stage of relational de-escalation does this example illustrate?

According to Satir, which of the following is an element of a healthy family?

Samir notices Anna in his public speaking class and asks a mutual friend about her. This example would characterize which stage in relational escalation?

Identifying Foundations of Human Communication

Exploring Self-Awareness and Communication

Understanding Verbal Messages

Understanding Nonverbal Messages

Listening and Responding

Adapting to Others: Diversity and Communication

Understanding Interpersonal Communication

Understanding Group and Team Performance

Enhancing Group and Team Performance

Developing Your Speech

Organizing and Outlining Your Speech

Delivering Your Speech

Speaking to Inform

Speaking to Persuade

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