Question 1

The experimenting stage of relationship development occurs when people meet and interact for the first time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Define and give concrete examples of emotional commitment, social commitment, and legal commitment in a close relationship.

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Question 3

Uncertainty reduction theory suggests that people get to know each other if they believe the effort will be worth it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

There are four specific factors that drive interpersonal attraction: appearance, proximity, similarity, and complementarity. Define each of these terms and discuss their importance in the process of interpersonal attraction. Next, identify one of these factors as the single most important in the process of attraction. Make an argument for this factor and against the others in the context of both friendship and romantic relationships.

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Question 5

Which of the following statements about similarity is FALSE?

Accepted Answer

A) Forming relationships with people unlike ourselves is more interesting and enjoyable. 
B) Forming relationships with people like ourselves is socially validating. 
C) Genetically, we are inclined to help people who are similar to ourselves. 
D) Spending time with people like ourselves makes us feel better about ourselves.

Question 6

Pick a friend of yours with whom you've had a relationship for at least three months. Identify this friend and provide a brief description of your relationship. Next, evaluate your relationship in terms of social exchange theory. Make sure to include as many parts of the theory as you can.

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Question 7

Janice and Stephanie have been close friends for some time. When Stephanie recently lost her job, she couldn't afford her rent anymore and was on the verge of homelessness. Janice invited her to stay in her guest room for as long as needed. While there, Stephanie does some of the cooking for Janice and herself. According to equity theory, which of the following statements about this relationship scenario is true?

Accepted Answer

A) Stephanie is currently over-benefited in their relationship. 
B) Stephanie is investing less in their relationship than Janice right now. 
C) This relationship will probably survive a period of brief inequity as long as long-term equity is maintained. 
D) All these statements are true.

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT an emotional reward commonly associated with close relationships?

Accepted Answer

A) comfort 
B) happiness 
C) emotional continuity 
D) empathy

Question 9

________ is the desire to stay in a relationship no matter what happens.

Accepted Answer

A) Investment 
B) Passion 
C) Commitment 
D) Intimacy

Question 10

People use many strategies for dealing with dialectical tensions. Going back and forth between the two sides of a tension is a characteristic of which strategy?

Accepted Answer

A) segmentation 
B) integration 
C) balance 
D) alternation

Question 11

When we experience any form of attraction for someone else, we are likely to engage in ________ behaviors, which signal our interest in another person.

Accepted Answer

A) liking 
B) attraction 
C) approach 
D) initiation

Question 12

Define and give concrete examples of the emotional, material, and health rewards of strong social relationships.

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Question 13

When forming online relationships, which of the following strategies reduces uncertainty the most?

Accepted Answer

A) passive 
B) active 
C) interactive 
D) integrative

Question 14

Smoking cigarettes is worse for your health than not having close friendships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a relational maintenance behavior?

Accepted Answer

A) social networks 
B) openness 
C) predictability 
D) assurances

Question 16

According to equity theory, it is better to be equally benefited than to be over-benefited.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

What are dialectical tensions in relationships? List, define, and provide an example of the three most common dialectics that emerge in relationships. Of the three, which one do you feel is most important in a new romantic relationship? Justify your choice.

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Question 18

________ attraction is the force that draws people together to form relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) Physical 
B) Psychic 
C) Task 
D) Interpersonal

Question 19

Dialectical tensions are rare in most intimate relationships.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

During which of Knapp's stages of relationship termination do couples decrease both the quality and frequency of their interactions?

Accepted Answer

A) differentiation 
B) termination 
C) circumscribing 
D) stagnating

Exam 9: Social and Personal Relationships

The experimenting stage of relationship development occurs when people meet and interact for the first time.

Define and give concrete examples of emotional commitment, social commitment, and legal commitment in a close relationship.

Uncertainty reduction theory suggests that people get to know each other if they believe the effort will be worth it.

Which of the following statements about similarity is FALSE?

Pick a friend of yours with whom you've had a relationship for at least three months. Identify this friend and provide a brief description of your relationship. Next, evaluate your relationship in terms of social exchange theory. Make sure to include as many parts of the theory as you can.

Which of the following is NOT an emotional reward commonly associated with close relationships?

________ is the desire to stay in a relationship no matter what happens.

People use many strategies for dealing with dialectical tensions. Going back and forth between the two sides of a tension is a characteristic of which strategy?

When we experience any form of attraction for someone else, we are likely to engage in ________ behaviors, which signal our interest in another person.

Define and give concrete examples of the emotional, material, and health rewards of strong social relationships.

When forming online relationships, which of the following strategies reduces uncertainty the most?

Smoking cigarettes is worse for your health than not having close friendships.

Which of the following is NOT a relational maintenance behavior?

According to equity theory, it is better to be equally benefited than to be over-benefited.

What are dialectical tensions in relationships? List, define, and provide an example of the three most common dialectics that emerge in relationships. Of the three, which one do you feel is most important in a new romantic relationship? Justify your choice.

________ attraction is the force that draws people together to form relationships.

Dialectical tensions are rare in most intimate relationships.

During which of Knapp's stages of relationship termination do couples decrease both the quality and frequency of their interactions?