Deck 9: Principles of Interpersonal Communication

Question 1

Which of the following statements best distinguishes an I-Thou relationship from an I-It relationship?

A) I-It regards other people as important sources of meaningful relationships.
B) I-Thou emphasizes differences with others.
C) I-Thou emphasizes similarities with others.
D) I-It sees things from others' points of view.
E) I-It emphasizes communication that is honest and kind.

Answer 1

C

Question 2

Emma is physically attracted to Chris and also assumes that Chris is intelligent and easy to be around.What factor of attraction is Emma demonstrating?

A) shared resources
B) birds-of-a-feather effect
C) reciprocal liking
D) physical attractiveness
E) beautiful-is-good effect

Answer 2

E

Question 3

What theory suggests that people connect with and become attracted to others because they share similar traits?

A) mere exposure effect
B) birds-of-a-feather effect
C) social exchange theory
D) beautiful-is-good effect
E) reciprocal liking

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Darren and Cris have been dating only a month;however,they have an intense attraction and can't stand to be apart.What are they experiencing?

A) respect
B) affection
C) intimacy
D) attachment
E) caring

Question 5

Which of the following is true about companionate love?

A) The longer you are with your partner the less you will feel it.
B) It is usually characterized by popular media.
C) It is less desirable than passionate love.
D) It is an intense form of liking with emotional investment.
E) It is not characteristic of long-term relationships.

Question 6

The difference between liking and loving can be described as

A) having similar emotional states.
B) having separate emotional states.
C) liking has more intense emotional intimacy.
D) loving has feelings of affection and respect.
E) none of the options are correct.

Question 7

A family is different from other social groups because they

A) have a shared identity.
B) have multiple roles.
C) have emotional complexity.
D) consider themselves a family.
E) all of the options are correct.

Question 8

An impersonal relationship can be described as

A) relational.
B) having little impact.
C) impactful.
D) dynamic.
E) I-Thou.

Question 9

According to social exchange theory,relational attraction can be described according to the following dimensions EXCEPT

A) benefits.
B) costs.
C) comparison level of rewards in your present relationship.
D) uncertainty.
E) resources.

Question 10

Loving is all of the following EXCEPT

A) an intense emotional commitment.
B) it consists of intimacy.
C) it consists of caring.
D) it consists of attachment.
E) it is admiration for another person.

Question 11

In the text example from the book/movie The Descendants,Matt King's family is bonded through their heritage as native Hawaiian royalty.What characteristic of a family is bonding them?

A) shared identity
B) multiple roles
C) emotional complexity
D) consider themselves a family
E) none of the options are correct

Question 12

In the text example from The Descendants,Matt's relationship with Joanie can be characterized as

A) changing from companionate to passionate love.
B) changing from passionate to companionate love.
C) an impersonal relationship.
D) a liking relationship.
E) none of the options are correct.

Question 13

If your younger sister comes home from school telling you she is in love with her teacher,the following may be plausible:

A) love is driven by the idealization of partners
B) neither gender nor age change the experience of love
C) love is negatively related to relationship duration
D) love is experienced by all cultures
E) love is linked with sexuality and sexual desire

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT considered to be a characteristic of passionate love?

A) It is more about "being in love" than "loving."
B) Gender nor age do not change its experience.
C) It is positively related to relationship duration.
D) It is experienced by all cultures.
E) It is linked with sexuality and sexual desire.

Question 15

Which of the following is true of a romantic relationship?

A) It is rooted in perception.
B) As long as one person feels romantic,they have a romantic relationship.
C) Each person experiences the same emotions.
D) It is no different than our friend relationships.
E) It is similar to our family relationships.

Question 16

If Mark is more attracted to his new secretary at work than he is to his wife,what element(s)of social exchange theory is/are influencing his attraction?

A) costs
B) consideration of rewards he deserves from his wife
C) rewards
D) comparison level rewards available in an alternative relationship
E) none of the above

Question 17

A new neighbor moves next door and you see him or her often in the halls,at the mailboxes,and in the parking lot.The more you see this person the more interesting they seem.What factor of attraction are you experiencing?

A) mere exposure effect
B) birds-of-a-feather effect
C) social exchange theory
D) beautiful-is-good effect
E) reciprocal liking

Question 18

If you find out that the person you like also likes you,what relational formation factor are you experiencing?

A) physical attractiveness
B) similarity
C) reciprocal liking
D) proximity
E) resources

Question 19

Interpersonal communication can be defined as

A) transactional.
B) dynamic.
C) relational.
D) impactful.
E) all of the options are correct.

Question 20

Your parents have been married 25 years and see one another as their best friend.What type of love are they sharing?

A) companionate
B) passionate
C) liking
D) attachment
E) affection

Question 21

Regina and Juan have been dating for six months.They have shared much personal information with each other via self-disclosure and even use pet names to refer to one another.Which of the following stages are they in at this point in their relationship?

A) circumscribing
B) experimenting
C) integrating
D) bonding
E) intensifying

Question 22

When you view others as I-Thou,you see things from another's point of view allowing a personal relationship to form.

Question 23

David is a son,brother,and uncle with his family.What characteristic of family is he experiencing?

A) shared identity
B) multiple roles
C) emotional complexity
D) confusion
E) choice

Question 24

Research suggests that we are primarily attracted to those

A) who we perceive as different from ourselves.
B) who we are uncertain about.
C) who we perceive as similar to ourselves.
D) who provide more costs than rewards.
E) who are more physically attractive than ourselves.

Question 25

According to the mere exposure effect,

A) decreases in contact lead to increases in attraction.
B) greater exposure leads to greater attraction.
C) less exposure leads to greater attraction.
D) equity must be achieved to increase attraction.
E) none of the options are correct.

Question 26

Interpersonal communication can occur between coworkers and romantic partners.

Question 27

In the final stage of coming apart,terminating,relational partners may engage in which of the following behaviors?

A) desire closure and resolution
B) make accusations
C) express sadness
D) discuss future state of their relationship
E) all of the options are correct

Question 28

Passionate love is a type of love that is specific to Western culture.

Question 29

When the beautiful-is-good effect occurs we tend to perceive others as all of the following EXCEPT

A) physically appealing.
B) competent.
C) intelligent.
D) having a shared identity.
E) well-adjusted.

Question 30

Jackson and Sophia have been married for 15 years.Their marriage has reached the point where they both just feel like they are going through the motions,only using communication as needed to maintain their household.What stage of relational de-escalation or coming apart are they experiencing?

A) differentiating
B) circumscribing
C) stagnating
D) avoiding
E) terminating

Question 31

A relationship with a mentor is considered a _____ relationship.

A) workplace
B) family
C) romantic
D) friendship
E) passionate

Question 32

If Aiden and James,who have been dating for four years,decide to get married,what relational stage have they reached?

A) circumscribing
B) experimenting
C) integrating
D) bonding
E) intensifying

Question 33

Ana and Desiree have been dating now for almost two years.They have an intimate physical relationship and even visit each other's respective parents.Recently,they bought a car together and got a lease on a new apartment,which was in both their names.What stage is this couple at?

A) circumscribing
B) experimenting
C) integrating
D) bonding
E) intensifying

Question 34

Matt finds Sarah physically attractive and intelligent because of her contributions to class discussions.He has introduced himself to her and considers his next move.What stage of relational development are Matt and Sarah in?

A) circumscribing
B) initiating
C) integrating
D) bonding
E) intensifying

Question 35

The workplace can vary along what dimension(s)?

A) status
B) intimacy
C) choice
D) equality or inequality
E) shared identity

Question 36

Which of the following stages are included in Mark Knapp's stages of coming apart?

A) circumscribing
B) experimenting
C) integrating
D) bonding
E) intensifying

Question 37

Interpersonal communication is unique because it is transactional,meaning both parties contribute meaning to the communication.

Question 38

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of our friendships?

A) based on liking
B) created by choice
C) bonds strengthened through shared interests
D) have multiple roles
E) voluntary in nature

Question 39

Nikolas and Eric have gone out a couple of times.Their conversation is primarily composed of small talk where they learn about each other's similarities.Which stage best characterizes their relationship?

A) circumscribing
B) integrating
C) experimenting
D) bonding
E) intensifying

Question 40

Which of the following characteristics is true about friendship?

A) Friendships are more stable than other relationships.
B) Friendships are less stable than other relationships.
C) Friendships are less likely to change.
D) Friendships are harder to break off than other relationships.
E) Friendships have less freedom to choose than other relationships.

Question 41

If the beautiful-is-good effect is operating,we are likely to see those who are physically attractive as more competent,intelligent,and well-adjusted.

Question 42

If Aaron longs to be with his girlfriend Lauren who is away working on a summer internship,he is experiencing a loss of the intimacy component of love.

Question 43

Loving is based on the three components of intimacy,caring,and attachment.

Question 44

According to the mere exposure effect,we are more likely to form relationships with those with whom we have frequent contact.

Question 45

If someone offers you rewards you believe you deserve,you are less likely to feel attracted to better rewards that you can get elsewhere.

Question 46

If two partners' perceptions of their relationship differ,they do not have a romantic relationship.

Question 47

Impersonal communication allows partners to really get to know one another.

Question 48

The resources a potential partner may offer include personality as well as financial wealth.

Question 49

According to social exchange theory,we are more attracted to those we perceive can offer us rewards versus costs.

Question 50

The longer we are with our relational partner,the less passionate love we will feel toward him or her.

Question 51

If you perceive that the costs and rewards are balanced between you and your partner,you are more likely to be satisfied with your relationship.

Question 52

Despite the fact that we have more freedom to choose our friendships than any other relationship type,they are less stable,more likely to change,and easier to end than familial or romantic relationships.

Question 53

Most of our relationships never progress beyond the experimenting stage of Knapp's relationship development model.

Question 54

If we find out that someone whom we like also likes us in return,our relational attraction increases.

Question 55

According to the text,passionate love is related to relationship duration.

Question 56

Liking is comprised of feelings of affection and respect.

Question 57

If Jon and Megan initially dislike one another,according to the mere exposure effect,they may find each other attractive as they spend time together.

Question 58

Knapp's relationship development model suggests that our relationships must follow specific stages without skipping stages,or jumping forward or backward.

Question 59

According to the mere exposure effect,you are less likely to be attracted to those whom you see often or have frequent contact with.

Question 60

If Marc and Stefan are dating and begin to refer to one another as "babe" and identify as "we" not "you or I," they are probably in the intensifying stage of relationship development.

Question 61

A theory used to assess relational attraction by weighing costs and benefits.______

Question 62

Stage of relational development where the depth of self-disclosure increases._______

Question 63

An intense form of liking with emotional investment and intertwined lives._______

Question 64

A state of intense emotional and physical longing for union with another._______

Question 65

A stage of relational development where partners physically distance themselves from each other._______

Question 66

The more we see someone,the more we like him or her._______

Question 67

Stage of relational development where partners formalize or make public their commitment to one another._______

Question 68

Those who we perceive as physically attractive are seen as offering other valued resources._______

Question 69

A stage of relational development where communication virtually ceases._______

Question 70

Relational stage where partners exchange demographic information with one another._______

Question 71

The initial stage of coming apart where relational partners accentuate their differences._______

Question 72

A chosen interpersonal involvement perceived as romantic._______

Question 73

If Stacy and Marie get married,they are in the bonding stage of relational development.

Question 74

We assess whether we want to get to know a person better._______

Question 75

Intense emotional connection._______

Question 76

Feelings of affection and respect we have for our friends._______

Question 77

Stage of relational development where partners begin to mesh their identities._______

Question 78

Attraction based on our perception that someone is similar to ourselves._______

Question 79

Stage of relational development where partners spend less time together and begin to ignore one another._______

Question 80

The final stage of relational development where partners bring closure to the relationship._______