Deck 10: Interpersonal Relationship Types

Question 1

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

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

Answer 1

eros

Question 2

Which of the following is TRUE about friendship and gender?

A) Men engage in more casual communication with their friends than do women.
B) Men self-disclose more than women.
C) Men's friendships with other men are often built on shared activities rather than intimacy.
D) Women engage in less affectional behaviors than men in friendships.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

In Lynn and Kelsie's friendship, Lynn usually does all the giving, while Kelsie seems to always be on the receiving end. This is an example of a friendship of _______.

A) reciprocity
B) receptivity
C) association
D) collaboration

Answer 3

receptivity

Question 4

According to the text, friendship may be defined as a mutually productive interpersonal relationship _______.

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) characterized by mutual positive regard

Question 5

The first stage of friendship is _______.

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

Question 6

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

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

Question 7

In the ________ stage of friendship, you become more other-oriented and are more willing to make sacrifices for the other person.

A) contact
B) involvement
C) close and intimate
D) intensifying

Question 8

Bernard sees love as a game. He enjoys entertainment and excitement and often breaks off relationships when they no longer amuse him. Which type of lover is Bernard?

A) storgic
B) ludic
C) erotic
D) pragmatic

Question 9

Greg and Victoria are together as a matter of convenience. They are usually only together for mealtimes or family get-togethers. They are best described as _______.

A) traditionals
B) independents
C) separates
D) togethers

Question 10

Which type of friendship is considered to be ideal?

A) Friendship of association
B) Friendship of reciprocity
C) Friendship of receptivity
D) Friendship of necessity

Question 11

Blair's family members usually go their separate ways, don't eat meals together and rarely disclose personal information to one another. They are an example of a ________ family.

A) consensual
B) protective
C) pluralistic
D) laissez-faire

Question 12

Sally and Jeff have been classmates since the third grade. However, they do not have trust or loyalty in their relationship. Their friendship can be best classified as _______.

A) reciprocity
B) receptivity
C) association
D) collaboration

Question 13

Friendships, by definition, cannot be _______.

A) mutually productive
B) stimulating
C) destructive
D) secure

Question 14

This type of love is compassionate and selfless.

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

Question 15

According to the text, in the friendship of ________, the relationship is transitory, the kind we have with classmates and neighbors-cordial but not intense.

A) convenience
B) reciprocity
C) receptivity
D) association

Question 16

Cory is crazy about Lori. He cannot live without her. He spends all his time with her, and when she isn't around, he gets very depressed. Cory is experiencing _______ love.

A) eros
B) storge
C) mania
D) agape

Question 17

Which of the following is a friendship need that is based on someone who helps you recognize your attributes (e.g., leadership skills, artistic talent, or sense of humor)?

A) utility
B) stimulation
C) affirmation
D) ego support

Question 18

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

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

Question 19

________ refers to how online friends begin to share their networks of other communicators.

A) Networking
B) Network convergence
C) Assimilation
D) Network symmetry

Question 20

Which lovers' relationships rarely deteriorate?

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

Question 21

A relationship where an experienced individual helps train a less experienced person is a ________ relationship.

A) mentoring
B) reciprocal
C) networking
D) pragmatic

Question 22

In their relationship, Kim and Robin eat their meals together, present themselves to others as a unified couple, and seldom if ever have sex-role conflicts with regard to their relationship. They exemplify _______

A) separates
B) traditionals
C) independents
D) interdependents

Question 23

In general, friendships in collectivist cultures are closer than friendships in individualist cultures.

Question 24

Tyler gets enraged when he sees his girlfriend talk to another man. This is an example of ________ jealousy.

A) cognitive
B) emotional
C) behavioral
D) physiological

Question 25

In a ________ relationship, you make connections with people who can help you get you a job, answer your questions, or help you relocate.

A) mentoring
B) networking
C) romantic
D) balanced split

Question 26

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

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

Question 27

Bitter conflicts regarding authority may result in which relationship pattern?

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

Question 28

Which of the following is a guideline for effective workplace communication?

A) The office is a shared zone, treat it as if everything is your territory.
B) Avoid touching, except when shaking hands.
C) Treat those politely who deserve it, call out inappropriate behavior.
D) Use the same grammar and abbreviations used in electronic communication.

Question 29

Across cultures, friendships are a matter of choice.

Question 30

Supportiveness messages are _______ rather than _______.

A) descriptive; evaluative
B) evaluative; certain
C) certain; provisional
D) provisional; descriptive

Question 31

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.

Question 32

In the involvement stage of friendship, the two friends see themselves as an exclusive unit.

Question 33

Caroline receives a letter from her manager praising her recent report. Which type of workplace communication is this?

A) grapevine
B) lateral
C) downward
D) upward

Question 34

Conflict in Cecil 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?

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

Question 35

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.

Question 36

_______ abuse involves humiliation, economic control, stalking, and isolation.

A) Physical
B) Sexual
C) Mental
D) Verbal or emotional

Question 37

All families have defined roles, have recognized responsibilities, have a shared history and future, and _______.

A) comfort each other
B) share emotional intimacy
C) occasionally experience jealousy
D) share a living space

Question 38

Ben gave several suggestions to his supervisor as to how to improve telephone customer service. Ben's communication can be described as _______.

A) lateral
B) upward
C) grapevine
D) downward

Question 39

Frankie cannot stop worrying that her boyfriend is interested in someone else. She even creates imagined scenarios in which he is with another girl. This is known as _______ jealousy.

A) cognitive
B) emotional
C) behavioral
D) erotic

Question 40

Ignatio controls all the finances, even those of his wife, Jillian. He takes all her money after her paychecks are deposited in the bank and gives her an allowance just large enough to buy groceries. What type of abuse is this?

A) economic abuse
B) threatening
C) physical abuse
D) control and isolation

Question 41

According to the evolutionary-Darwinian point-of-view, families are held together by choice, not necessity.

Question 42

The mentoring relationship provides an ideal learning environment.

Question 43

Describe some ways you can optimize workplace relationships in your future profession, with reference to the three kinds of workplace relationships. Supply examples where appropriate.

Question 44

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

Question 45

Networking is now largely conducted online.

Question 46

Eros love focuses on beauty and sexuality.

Question 47

Research shows that long-distance relationships are less satisfying than shared-space relationships.

Question 48

Men's friendships often centered around shared activities.

Question 49

One consequence to relationship violence can be economic "injury."

Question 50

The equality pattern exists more among same-sex couples.

Question 51

Bryant and Cayla say "I love you" frequently and often find themselves finishing each other's sentences. They would be considered an independent couple.

Question 52

What are the different types of love? Describe an example of each.

Question 53

Mania love is obsessive and possessive, characterized by elation and depression.

Question 54

Workplace romances are illegal.

Question 55

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

Question 56

What are the advantages and disadvantages of being an independent couple? Give at least two advantages and disadvantages and use example to support your points.

Question 57

Relationship violence in some form is inevitable.

Question 58

Relationship violence includes belittling and controlling behavior as well as physical violence.

Question 59

communication pattern is prevalent in your family relationship? You can answer with reference to other relationships you've witnessed, if you like. Be specific as possible, and provide examples where appropriate.

Question 60

You have recently discovered a friend of yours is a victim of relationship violence. Give her a list of specific things to do in order handle this situation and some guidelines for knowing whether the relationship is healthy or not.