Question 1

Exploring values,negotiating new relationships with family members,discovering romantic and sexual opportunities,becoming more other-oriented,and seeking increased intimacy are all strongly associated with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  childhood
B)  adolescence
C)  young adulthood
D)  adulthood B

Question 2

When our feelings,thoughts,and behaviors reflect caring,concern,support,and understanding of another person,we are experiencing __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  liking love
B)  compassionate love
C)  infatuation
D)  companionate love B

Question 3

Compared to younger adults,older adults report __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  greater relational satisfaction
B)  more relational conflict
C)  fewer positive messages exchanged
D)  having a larger network of friends A

Question 4

"Friends with benefits" are typically characterized by __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  nonsexual altruism
B)  sexual interactions only
C)  both sexual and nonsexual interactions
D)  valuing sexual interactions over friendship

Question 5

What are affinity-seeking strategies?

Accepted Answer

A)  extreme measures to get to know someone
B)  strategies that we use to try to increase someone's attraction to us
C)  strategies used to end a relationship
D)  strategies that discourage physical contact

Question 6

According to communication scholars Daniel Canary and Laura Stafford,which relationship maintenance strategy involves acting in pleasant,nice,and cheerful ways,doing favors,and suppressing complaints?

Accepted Answer

A)  positivity strategy
B)  assurance strategy
C)  openness strategy
D)  social network strategy

Question 7

Which kind of love is typically found in friendships and among family members?

Accepted Answer

A)  ludus
B)  mania
C)  storge
D)  pragma

Question 8

According to psychotherapist Lillian Rubin's research on cross-sex relationships,in comparison to women,men __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  gained less from their cross-sex relationships
B)  reported feeling lower levels of intimacy
C)  reported feeling higher levels of friendship
D)  felt their relationships were less rewarding

Question 9

According to the triangle theory of love,relationships strong in intimacy and commitment but weak in passion constitute __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  infatuation love
B)  companionate love
C)  liking love
D)  compassionate love

Question 10

Define,explain,and give an example of relationship talk.

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Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

A)  pragma
B)  storge
C)  agape
D)  ludus

Question 12

Identify and briefly define the six types of love established by sociologist John Alan Lee that are found in both romantic and nonromantic relationships.

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Question 13

Explain the difference(s)between friendship-based intimacy and passion-based intimacy.

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Question 14

Interracial friendships are most likely to be successful when __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  both partners assume that they share the same values
B)  one partner changes their own values to accommodate the other
C)  each partner keeps their own identity while appreciating that of the other
D)  one partner helps the other meet people outside their own ethnicity

Question 15

Marbella and Chad have a highly passionate relationship that lacks commitment and intimacy.How is their love best classified?

Accepted Answer

A)  compassionate
B)  liking
C)  infatuation
D)  companionate

Question 16

Ram is from India but is studying in the United States under an exchange program.One of Ram's American classmates has been very helpful to him.They have hung out together a few times,and last weekend they attended a class together to learn how to make pizza from scratch.Which intercultural friendship factor does their relationship best demonstrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  cultural similarities
B)  cultural differences
C)  prior intercultural experiences
D)  targeted socializing

Question 17

What is the underlying assumption of uncertainty reduction theory? Give an example of how we can reduce uncertainties.

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Question 18

Tyler notices that Da'Vonne has her arms crossed and is looking at the ground,so he decides not to strike up a conversation with her.What relationship strategy has Tyler used here?

Accepted Answer

A)  Follow initiation norms.
B)  Cultivate attraction.
C)  Gather information to reduce uncertainty.
D)  Observe and act on approachability cues.

Question 19

When two people have a relationship based on feelings of warmth,understanding,and emotional connection,this is known as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  passion-based intimacy
B)  emotive intimacy
C)  friendship-based intimacy
D)  an empathic union

Question 20

Miguel and Katya have been married for several years.Lately,Katya has been coming home from work and complaining bitterly about the new boss and all the changes that are going on.Miguel is getting a little tired of hearing her complaints but knows that Katya really needs to let off some steam.So instead of telling her to quit,he gives her a hug,asks her to sit down,and tell him all about it.Which strategy for escalating and maintaining a relationship is Miguel using?

Accepted Answer

A)  engaging in relationship talk
B)  socially decentering and adopting an other-oriented perspective
C)  seeking compliance
D)  managing conflict cooperatively

Exam 11: Interpersonal Relationships: Friendship and Romance