Question 1

Which strategy for delivering bad news involves using messages that are honest and straightforward?

Accepted Answer

A)  direct strategy
B)  indirect strategy
C)  comforting strategy
D)  empowerment strategy A

Question 2

What is an outright falsification of information intended to deceive and impact the behavior of the listener?

Accepted Answer

A)  concealment
B)  white lie
C)  exaggeration
D)  bald-faced lie D

Question 3

Eileen wants to break up with Kobi,but doesn't have the heart to tell him,so she starts constantly criticizing him.Eileen secretly hopes that Kobi will take the hint and ask to end their relationship.Eileen's approach is an example of the indirect strategy of __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  cost escalation
B)  withdrawal
C)  pseudo-de-escalation
D)  negative identity management A

Question 4

When Madelina accuses Joel of cheating on her,Joel admits that he did go out with someone else,but only to help her through a difficult time.He then reassures Madelina that he is still in love with her and tells her not to worry.How would Joel's account most appropriately be labeled?

Accepted Answer

A)  reproach
B)  justification
C)  excuse
D)  absence of an account

Question 5

When Carlos lies about how much money he makes at his new job because he's embarrassed about it,his reason for lying is best described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  to avoid loss of resources
B)  to undermine others
C)  to avoid harm
D)  to protect his self-image

Question 6

Hal accused his coworker of stealing his Star Wars coffee mug.Hal's accusation is also referred to as a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  reproach
B)  account
C)  excuse
D)  assent

Question 7

Due to perceived partner __________,some people feel that their partner is the only person who can meet their relational needs,and are less likely to end the relationship even after severe transgressions.

Accepted Answer

A)  allness
B)  uniqueness
C)  oneness
D)  cohesiveness

Question 8

List and briefly describe the five types of accounts put forth by relationship scholar Frank Fincham.

Accepted Answer

The answer of List and briefly describe the five types...

Question 9

Identify the factors that determine the impact of physical separation and distance on long- distance relationships (LDRs).Give an in-depth explanation of how each factor can impact LDRs by using key terms,examples of research studies,and extra details when applicable.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the factors that determine the impact...

Question 10

Identify the six phases of Duck's model of ending relationships,and provide a description for each.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Identify the six phases of Duck's model...

Question 11

Seemingly out of the blue,Callie comes home from work one day and says to her partner Sherry,"I've found someone else.I'm moving out tomorrow." Callie leaves the next day,despite Sherry's attempts to convince her to stay.This breakup could be described as __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  a bilateral dissolution
B)  fading away
C)  incremental
D)  sudden death

Question 12

According to relationship researchers Laura Guerrero and Guy Bachman,which type of response will most likely be used after a severe offense in a negative or unsatisfying relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  conciliatory
B)  minimizing
C)  retaliatory
D)  conditional

Question 13

In order,Duck's phases of ending a relationship are: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  intrapsychic,confidant/dyadic,social,grave-dressing,and resurrection
B)  intrapsychic,social,confidant/dyadic,grave-dressing,and resurrection
C)  confidant/dyadic,social,termination,grave-dressing,and resurrection
D)  confidant/dyadic,termination,social,resurrection,and grave-dressing

Question 14

People choose to be deceptive for a variety of reasons,and these reasons can be divided into two categories: __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  altruistic and to gain resources
B)  altruistic and self-serving
C)  to protect one's self-image and self-serving
D)  self-serving and to gain resources

Question 15

Felix tells Alycia,"I just don't like the way you behave around other people,so I don't want to be your friend anymore." According to the termination strategies identified by relationship scholar Leslie Baxter,Felix ended the relationship using a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

A)  indirect strategy of withdrawal
B)  direct strategy of negative identity management
C)  direct strategy of justification
D)  indirect strategy of de-escalation

Question 16

One study suggests that people who are in long-distance relationships can maintain relationships similar to those between people who are geographically close,as long as they are able to get together at least __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  once a week
B)  once a month
C)  twice a year
D)  every three months

Question 17

Name and describe the three types of deception by commission,or the deliberate presentation of false information.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Name and describe the three types of...

Question 18

Lilah cried when Elmer said he thought she was "spoiled brat." Lilah's response to this hurtful comment is a(n)__________ response.

Accepted Answer

A)  invulnerable
B)  active verbal
C)  acquiescent
D)  vulnerable

Question 19

During which phase of the relational dissolution process do one or both partners finalize the public story they share with others?

Accepted Answer

A)  grave-dressing
B)  social
C)  intrapsychic
D)  dyadic

Question 20

When Yadier calls his housemate Mark a slob,Mark responds sarcastically with,"Right! Why don't you take a closer look at your own room?" Mark's reaction is best characterized as a(n)__________ response.

Accepted Answer

A)  invulnerable
B)  acquiescent
C)  active verbal
D)  vulnerable

Exam 10: Managing Relationship Challenges